Primary/Junior (Gr. 3-5) Canadian (3z...(Bwell written, informative series will engage the reader and spark... interest in learning how simple machines make daily jobs easier. Colourful and well organized, each title discusses a simple machine using a similar format... beginning with a definition... historical uses and modern applications are included. Appealing, vivid coloured photographs, bordered pages and large print all add to the appeal... Information is clearly explained... vocabulary is appropriate... Scientific terms are highlighted and defined in a glossary. Each text contains... an experiment that students can do to further understand the concept... Websites for further study are included... in summary, the final 2-page spread... highlights 10 comprehensive questions. Each volume has a table of contents, short glossary and an index. Inclined planes can be found everywhere... Students will be fascinated to learn that animals that burrow are... using inclined planes! Gravity is... discussed in this volume, as well as... Newton and his 3 laws of motion... engaging series... filled with interesting... concepts... as well as hands-on activities... concise access to information... (3z <(BU+2013> Resource Links, Apr/10.

Includes index.