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Making machines with levers / Chris Oxlade.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Simple machine projectsPublication details: Chicago, Illinois : Capstone Raintree, 2015.Description: 32 pages; color illustrations; 27 cmISBN:
  • 9781410967992 (hb)
  • 1410967999 (hb)
  • 9781410968067 (pb)
  • 1410968065 (pb)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 621.8/11 23
LOC classification:
  • TJ147 .O86 2015
Contents:
What is a lever? -- How levers work -- Different levers -- Levers in history -- Make some weighing scales -- Changing forces and motion -- Magnifying motion -- Everyday levers -- Levers in complex machines -- Facts and fun.
Summary: "A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to the lever. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of levers. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging."--
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode
Junior Non-Fiction Junior Non-Fiction Waimate Junior Non-Fiction Children &Young Adults Section 621.811 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available a00688908

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is a lever? -- How levers work -- Different levers -- Levers in history -- Make some weighing scales -- Changing forces and motion -- Magnifying motion -- Everyday levers -- Levers in complex machines -- Facts and fun.

"A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to the lever. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of levers. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging."--

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