Cañon City Public Library

Describes various kinds of simple machines, showing how they can be made out of easily obtainable objects and detailing experiments that show how they make tasks easier to perform.

"Simple text, full color photographs, and illustrations introduce beginning readers to the basic principles of levers. Developed by literary experts for students in grades 2 through 5"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the function and everyday uses of screws

Describes many different kinds, uses, and benefits of inclined planes.

"Two enterprising mice, Ginger and Mac, are on a mission to bring home an especially aromatic vanilla cupcake with pink buttercream frosting. They have discovered that the amount of work you need to put into a job can almost always be decreased by using one of six simple machines: a lever, a wheel and axle, a pulley, an inclined plane, a wedge or a screw. Simple machines have only one or two parts that can usually be found around the house -- and...

Text and activities introduce screws and explain how screws work.

Text and activities introduce levers and explain how levers work.

Describes and compares the four kinds of simple machines, levers, pulleys, wheels, and ramps.

"Describes screws, including the history, function, and everyday uses"--