How Do Seesaws Go Up and Down?: A Book About Simple Machines

Have you ever wondered how seesaws go up and down or how screws stay secure in walls?

In the How Do series, readers are invited to guess and then explore the science behind the right answers. Beginning concepts of mechanical engineering, including levers, wedges, inclined planes, and more, are explored in this newest engaging addition to the How Do series

About the How Do series: These visually appealing STEM titles for inquisitive readers and young science enthusiasts, are fully illustrated nonfiction picture books that are a great introduction to various STEM topics. Each title includes facts and figures, simple diagrams and hilarious illustrations and is written in a question-and-answer format to encourage readers to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind the correct answers.

Jennifer Shand lives in central Virginia with her husband. After graduating from James Madison University and working with children for many years, she began to write for them. She is now the author of several books for children, from the very young up to teenagers. Jennifer loves to write, travel, bake, and spend time with her husband and family. She also enjoys photography, being outside, hiking, and reading.

Srimalie Bassani lives and works in Mantova, Italy. Her mother has always encouraged her artistic expression, and she is the inspiration for her passion. Her work is full of surprises. She always tries to diversify her style based on every story she illustrates. It's almost impossible to remove her from her writing desk, where she keeps a stack of books and teacups of many colors.