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Simple Machines
Simple Machines
Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: December 9, 2015
Review
Students with interest in machinery will find basic explanations combined with illustrations of six scientific concepts: lever, wheel and axle, pulley, ramp, wedge, and screw. The language used is understandable for the target reader but the illustrations are somewhat disproportional. Information is provided within the text, on side panels and on the glossary page. A neat addition to the text is the "spot more simple machines" page highlighting each machine.
Like other books in this early reader science series the book is formulaic. It does not go into depth and clearly was written for teachers following the common core learning standards. Students who want to answer basic science questions will be satisfied with this Let's Read and Find Out offering. School media specialist will want to add this book in addition to others which provide more information about simple machines.
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
Ward, D.J.
Illustrator: Lowery, Mike
Illustration Quality: good
Publisher: Harper (HarperCollins)
Book Type: picture book nonfiction
Genre:
Audience: grades k-3
Binding Type: Choose Binding Type
Binding Quality: fair
ISBN: 9780062321480
Price: 17.99