{"product_id":"wedges-make-a-point-simple-machines-for-kids","title":"Wedges Make a Point: 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\u003eHow do you keep a truck from rolling? A door from closing? And how do you cut through banana bread?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll 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 \u003cem\u003eWedges Make a Point: Simple Machines for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScientific 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.\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\u003eWedges Make a Point\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\u003eScrews Keep Things Secure\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eInclined Planes Ramp It Up\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e Pulleys Pull Their Weight\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWheels Make the World Go Round\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eLevers Lessen the Load\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":44441380192492,"sku":"9781647411039","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44441380225260,"sku":"9781647411060","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781647411039.jpg?v=1709486993","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/wedges-make-a-point-simple-machines-for-kids","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}