Simple Machines

Young readers discover the six basic simple machines ramps, levers, wedges, screws, wheels, and pulleys and learn how each one makes everyday tasks easier. Clear examples show where these machines appear in familiar places, from the playground to the kitchen. The book also hints at the companion fiction story "Rocky the Robot Helps Out," where Rocky uses simple machines to solve problems. Short sentences and colorful illustrations support early readers as they explore the tools that shape their world.