Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.2
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
4148
Points per Word
0.000241
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.03125
Description
Through the help of graphs, photos, simple diagrams, and fun hands-on experiments, this book reveals how simple machines work.
Quick Summary
This book turns everyday objects into tools for discovery, letting kids build and test real machines in their own home. The hands-on experiments use common household items to demonstrate how levers lift heavy loads, pulleys change force direction, and ramps make work easier, turning abstract physics into something kids can touch and see working. If your kid loves the "Magic School Bus" series or enjoys tearing things apart to see how they work, they'll be hooked on this hands-on science adventure. Perfect for curious kids in grades 4-6 who want to understand the physics behind the world around them.