Inclined Planes Book

Uses everyday examples to describe inclined planes as simple machines that make lifting, pushing, moving, and building easier.

Children's Literature

Using clear, everyday examples of inclined planes, the author succinctly defines and explains the physics involved. A simple graphic design shows the components of an inclined plane. Readers can then see how that applies to slides, screws, wedges, ramps and even roads on a steep mountain. The final page provides an example of this simple machine as part of a complex machine. In this case, a gumball machine is used. An experiment using common and inexpensive items provides the student with a hands-on way to understand the concept. Words to know, Internet sites, a brief bibliography and an index are included. This is one of six books in the high quality "Understanding Simple Machines" series, which is part of The Bridgestone Science Library. 2001, Bridgestone Books/Capstone Press,