How Toys Work: Forces and Motion (Science Readers) - Softcover

Book 13 of 109: Science Readers: Content and Literacy

Lisa Greathouse

 
9781433303074: How Toys Work: Forces and Motion (Science Readers)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1433303078 ISBN 13: 9781433303074
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials, 2009

Synopsis

Readers won't have to disassemble their favorite toys to discover what makes them work. This book explores electric, magnetic, and motion-powered toys from design to function. It introduces readers to six simple machines and explains how they use force and motion to do work. Not every toy is a technological marvel. Readers learn about time-honored favorites including the rocking horse, Slinky, and rattles.

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About the Author

Lisa Perlman Greathouse started her writing career as a journalist, working for The Associated Press for over a decade. There, she reported on hundreds of stories, from interviewing presidential candidates to covering plane crashes. From there, she joined a communications agency, where she launched a custom publishing division and developed award-winning magazines for major clients.
During her professional writing career, Lisa's deep commitment to public education launched an interest in writing children's books. Over the past 20 years, she has written dozens of titles for Teacher Created Materials, mostly nonfiction readers, with a focus on science and social studies. Among her favorites is a biography about President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Lisa is a staunch public education advocate who has run for her local school board. She has two adult children and lives in Southern California with her partner.

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Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1433303078
ISBN 13 
9781433303074
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
32