{"product_id":"simple-machines-isbn-9780823433094","title":"Simple Machines","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow many simple machines do you use every day? Probably more than you realize! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Machines make work easier— helping break things apart, lift heavy objects, and change the power and direction of force applied to them. In this accessible picture book, celebrated nonfiction author David A. Adler outlines different types of simple machines—wedges, wheels, levers, pulleys, and more—and gives common examples of how we use them every day. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Anna Raff's bright illustrations show how simple machines work—and add a dose of fun and humor, too. Two appealing kids and their comical cat use machines to ride see-saws, turn knobs, and even eat apples.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Perfect for classrooms or for budding engineers to read on their own, Simple Machines uses clear, simple language to introduce important mechanical vocabulary, and easy-to-understand examples to illustrate how we use machines to solve all kinds of problems. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Don't miss David A. Adler and Anna Raff's other science collaborations—including \u003ci\u003eLight Waves; Magnets Push, Magnets Pull;\u003c\/i\u003e and T\u003ci\u003ehings That Float and Things That Don't\u003c\/i\u003e.\"gives accessible examples of the simple machines of the title . . . Pastel illustrations are lively and friendly, with just enough detail.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"as solid a look at simple machines as any that exists outside of dry textbooks.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDavid A. Adler is a former math teacher and author of more than two  hundred books for children.  He has collaborated on several science  picture books with Anna Raff, including \u003ci\u003eThings That Float and Things That Don't\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLight Waves\u003c\/i\u003e,  a finalist for the SB\u0026amp;F Prize for Excellence in Science Books.  He  is also the author of the Picture Book Biography series, the Cam Jansen  mystery series, as well as books on math and history. He lives in New  York. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnna Raff is an award-winning illustrator of children's books. She illustrated David A. Adler's \u003ci\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThings That Float and Things That Don't\u003c\/i\u003e, which received starred reviews from both \u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in New York City.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303800164581,"sku":"NP9780823433094","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823433094.jpg?v=1767736651","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/simple-machines-isbn-9780823433094","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}