How Toys Work 6-Pack
Item 12764
Grade 3-5
Lexile 770L
ISBN 9781433317644
Language English
Guided Rd. Level R
Readers won't have to disassemble their favorite toys to discover what makes them work. This book explores electric, magnetic, and motion-powered toys from design to function. It introduces readers to six simple machines and explains how they use force and motion to do work. Not every toy is a technological marvel. Readers learn about time-honored favorites including the rocking horse, Slinky, and rattles. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
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