{"product_id":"wedges-make-a-point-simple-machines-for-kids-picture-book-science","title":"Wedges Make a Point: 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!\nHow do you keep a truck from rolling? A door from closing? And how do you cut through banana bread?\nAll of these questions have the same answer-a wedge! Wedges are one of the simple machines that help make work easier by using mechanical advantage. In Wedges Make a Point: Simple Machines for Kids, readers ages 5 to 8 learn how a wedge's shape makes it perfect at stopping something heavy from moving, and separating material to split something-like banana bread-apart.\nScientific concepts including forces and mechanical advantage come clear 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.\nWedges Make a Point is part of a six-book set of Picture Book Science books designed to introduce young engineers to physical science concepts. Other titles are Screws Keep Things Secure, Inclined Planes Ramp It Up, Pulleys Pull Their Weight, Wheels Make the World Go Round, and Levers Lessen the Load.\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: 1647411033\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1647411033.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":41499441397818,"sku":"DBV.1647411033.G","price":16.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1647411033-0.jpg?v=1783030073","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/wedges-make-a-point-simple-machines-for-kids-picture-book-science","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}