This engaging book with lots of pictures makes it easy for teachers and parents to help young readers develop science, math and nonfiction literacy skills. Written by two experienced teachers and tested in an elementary school classroom, Simple Machines (Make Work Easier) helps young students recognize and apply simple machines in the world around them. The text integrates science, math and nonfiction literacy skills into one cohesive unit that matches Common Core and Next Generation Science standards. The kids love the real pictures and real science in the book. Included are overviews of the inclined planes, wedges, levers, screws, pulley and wheels and axles along with an easy to understand overview of the scientific process. There are also opportunities for students to check their own learning and activities for reinforcing important concepts.
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