{"product_id":"pulleys-pull-their-weight-simple-machines-for-kids-picture-book-science","title":"Pulleys Pull Their Weight: Simple Machines for Kids (Picture Book Science)","description":"*Selected as a \"recommended title\" by the Kansas National Education Association's Reading Circle Commission\nLearn how simple machines make work easier in these colorful nonfiction picture books all about science and engineering!\nWhat if an elephant sat on your book and refused to move. How could you lift it? Very carefully!\nYou 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 Pulleys Pull Their Weight: Simple Machines for Kids, 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.\nAn 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.\nPulleys Pull Their Weight is part of a six-book set of Picture Book Science books designed to introduce young engineers to physical science concepts. Other titles are Wedges Make a Point, Screws Keep Things Secure, Levers Lessen the Load, Wheels Make the World Go Round, and Inclined Planes Ramp It Up.\nAll books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core state standards and Next Generation Science Standards.\nAll titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1647410878\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1647410878.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Diehn, Andi|Rauch, Micah\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41499064860730,"sku":"DBV.1647410878.G","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1647410878-0.jpg?v=1783018060","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/pulleys-pull-their-weight-simple-machines-for-kids-picture-book-science","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}