Experiments with Simple Machines (True Books: Science Experiments)

Tocci, Salvatore

ISBN 10: 0516226045 ISBN 13: 9780516226040

Publisher: Childrens Pr, 2003

Synopsis

Describes various kinds of simple machines, showing how they can be made out of easily obtainable objects and detailing experiments that show how they make tasks easier to perform.

About this title

About the Author

Salvatore Tocci is the author of several nonfiction books for children.

Reviews

Reviewed with Salvatore Tocci's Experiments with Soap .

Gr. 2-5. These books from the True Book series use a good-size font and are illustrated with clear photos and colorful pictures that appear to be digital. Simple Machines begins with an outlandish Rube Goldberg device, which "uses simple machines to make a simple task much more complicated." From this engaging introduction, Tocci moves on to a series of discussions of simple machines in the home and activities using readily available materials to demonstrate the effectiveness and power of these devices. Soap presents the history of soap and the effect of soap on water molecules, then offers eight experiments using soap and water to demonstrate ideas such as surface tension, hard and soft water, air currents, and lung capacity. Each book ends with brief lists of additional readings, organizations, and Internet sites as well as a glossary. Good sources of simple science experiments. Carolyn Phelan
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Edition details

• Publisher: Childrens Pr
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0516226045
• ISBN 13: 9780516226040
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48