TY - BOOK AU - Oxlade, Chris. TI - Making machines with levers SN - 9781410967992 (hb) AV - TJ147 .O86 2015 U1 - 621.8/11 23 PY - 2015/// CY - Chicago, Illinois : PB - Capstone Raintree, KW - Levers KW - Juvenile literature KW - Simple machines N1 - 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 N2 - "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."-- ER -