How Toys Work Pulleys by Sian Smith (English) Paperback Book

Description: How Toys Work Pulleys by Sian Smith Takes a look at pulleys, what they are, how they are used, and how they help us. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Each book in this series focuses on a type of simple mechanism and examines how it is used to make different toys work. This book examines pulleys and uses simple language and labeled photographs to explain the scientific principles behind their use. Table of Contents Different toys 4 Pulleys 6 Joining pulleys 12 More toys with pulleys 16 Quiz 22 Picture glossary 23 Index 24 Review Each book covers a simple machine and reveals how it works, such as utilizing a screw or nut and bolt to hold a toy car or a jungle gym together. Pulleys are used to lift things and can be found on cranes and tow trucks. Ramps and wedges can be found in darts, plastic sand shovels, and scissors. Similarities of toys and machines used for big jobs are compared. Each title contains a multiple-choice question with the answer, a small picture glossary, and suggestions for adults on how to use the books on the end pages. Helping to emphasize the concept are clear, color close-up photos of toys with labels. The featured toys are popular today but also have stood the test of time such as Mr. Potato Head, skateboards, and toy cars. These books make relating scientific concepts easy when children can see a photo of a toy opposite one of a full-sized object, e.g., a ramp made of blocks facing a playground slide. Good resources for early childhood sections to help youngsters grasp the basics of simple machines. -Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TX School Library Journal October 2012 Issue-- "School Library Journal" Review Quote Each book covers a simple machine and reveals how it works, such as utilizing a screw or nut and bolt to hold a toy car or a jungle gym together. Pulleys are used to lift things and can be found on cranes and tow trucks. Ramps and wedges can be found in darts, plastic sand shovels, and scissors. Similarities of toys and machines used for big jobs are compared. Each title contains a multiple-choice question with the answer, a small picture glossary, and suggestions for adults on how to use the books on the end pages. Helping to emphasize the concept are clear, color close-up photos of toys with labels. The featured toys are popular today but also have stood the test of time such as Mr. Potato Head, skateboards, and toy cars. These books make relating scientific concepts easy when children can see a photo of a toy opposite one of a full-sized object, e.g., a ramp made of blocks facing a playground slide. Good resources for early childhood sections to help youngsters grasp the basics of simple machines. -Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TX School Library Journal October 2012 Issue Details ISBN1432965875 Author Sian Smith Short Title HOW TOYS WORK PULLEYS Pages 24 Series Acorn: How Toys Work Language English ISBN-10 1432965875 ISBN-13 9781432965877 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 621.8 Year 2012 Audience Age 4-6 Place of Publication Chicago Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2012-07-01 NZ Release Date 2012-07-01 US Release Date 2012-07-01 UK Release Date 2012-07-01 Publisher Heinemann Library, Div of Reed Elsevier Publication Date 2012-07-01 Imprint Heinemann Library, Div of Reed Elsevier Illustrations Illustrations, color Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137453886;

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