{"product_id":"pulleys-pull-their-weight-simple-machines-for-kids","title":"Pulleys Pull Their Weight: Simple Machines for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how simple machines make work easier in these colorful nonfiction picture books all about science and engineering!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat if an elephant sat on your book and refused to move. How could you lift it? Very carefully!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou might want to use a pulley. A pulley is one of six simple machines that are designed to make different kinds of work such as lifting, pulling, pushing easier. In \u003cem\u003ePulleys Pull Their Weight: Simple Machines for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e, readers solve the problem of a heavy elephant by learning about forces and how we can increase the amount we can lift simply by using a pulley. Concepts including mechanical advantage, moveable pulleys, and compound pulleys make sense with engaging illustrations and lots of real-life examples that kids can spot in their home, schools, and neighborhoods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn introductory poem offers language arts connections while a hands-on activity at the end reinforces concepts in the book. A glossary and photographs offer even more supplemental learning opportunities. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePulleys Pull Their Weight\u003c\/em\u003e is part of a six-book set of Picture Book Science books designed to introduce young engineers to physical science concepts. Other titles are \u003cem\u003eWedges Make a Point\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eScrews Keep Things Secure\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLevers Lessen the Load\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWheels Make the World Go Round\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eInclined Planes Ramp It Up\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core state standards and Next Generation Science Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\r","brand":"Andi Diehn, Micah Rauch","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44440568922348,"sku":"9781647410872","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44440568955116,"sku":"9781647410902","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781647410872.jpg?v=1709486825","url":"https:\/\/allstora.com\/products\/pulleys-pull-their-weight-simple-machines-for-kids","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}