Inclined Planes at Work
| AUTHOR | Wesley, Maggie S. |
| PUBLISHER | Enslow Publishing (07/30/2021) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
The towering pyramids in Egypt would not exist without the inclined plane. This simple device transformed the way people do work by allowing workers to move objects without having to lift them vertically. Inclined planes as ramps are vital to modern-day life, allowing trucks to transport everything from furniture to food. Readers learn how to recognize these devices with this engaging narrative as it conveys crucial STEM concepts. The compelling information in this book, including photographs of familiar objects that are inclined planes, allows readers to understand the importance of the inclined plane and the forces that make it work.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781978520783
ISBN-10:
1978520786
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
24
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
8.10 x 0.20 x 6.90 inches
Weight:
0.25 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Machinery
Grade Level:
1st Grade
- 4th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 1
Dewey Decimal:
621.8
Library of Congress Control Number:
2020013402
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The towering pyramids in Egypt would not exist without the inclined plane. This simple device transformed the way people do work by allowing workers to move objects without having to lift them vertically. Inclined planes as ramps are vital to modern-day life, allowing trucks to transport everything from furniture to food. Readers learn how to recognize these devices with this engaging narrative as it conveys crucial STEM concepts. The compelling information in this book, including photographs of familiar objects that are inclined planes, allows readers to understand the importance of the inclined plane and the forces that make it work.
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