Ardley, N. (1992).
The science book of machines.
San Diego, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Contains great illustrations with step-by-step instructions to perform simple experiments that illustrate mechanical principles.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Science and Technology Dept. (1997).
The handy science answer book
. Detroit, Mich., Visible Ink Press.
This is a must have reference book for the science classroom teacher. It includes thousands of everyday questions and simple brief answers in the areas of physics and chemistry, space, earth, climate and weather, minerals and other materials, energy, environment, biology, etc.
Fowler, A. (2001).
Simple machines.
New York, Children’s Press.
Describes and compares the four kinds of simple machines, levers, pulleys, wheels, and ramps.
Friedhoffer, R. and J. Hosking (1996).
Physics lab in a hardware store
. New York, Franklin Watts.
This book includes brief chapters on simple machines as they relate to tools. Examines such topics in physics as mass, weight, gravity, and pressure with experiments using common household tools.
Friedhoffer, R. and J. Hosking (1996).
Physics lab in a house wares store
. New York, Franklin Watts.
Explores such topics in physics as levers, friction, heat transmission, and density with experiments using common household utensils.
Go nick, L. and A. Huffman (1991).
The cartoon guide to physics
. New York, NY, Harper Perennial.
An easy to read book about mechanics, electricity and magnetism physics. The book is written in cartoon form with simple to understand explanations, yet complex enough to serve as a great reference book.
Lampton, C. and C. Nicklaus (1991).
Marbles, roller skates, doorknobs : simple machines that are really wheels.
Brookfield, CT, Millbrook Press.
Explains how simple machines that are actually wheels work, including the pizza cutter, bicycle, and water faucet.
Macaulay, D. and N. Ardley (1998).
The new way things work
. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Co.
Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines. Includes new material about digital technology.
Marshall, J. (1995).
Working machines
. Vero Beach, Fla., Rourke Book Co.
Describes simple machines and how they work, including the inclined plane, levers, wheels and axles, the wedge, screws, and pulleys.
Marson, R. and P. Marson (1998).
Try this on for science! : a hat rack of lessons and teaching tools adapted from 41 Tops books
. Canby, OR, TOPS Learning Systems.
This is a compilation of the best lessons based on the TOP book series, which includes hands on experiments with scientific drawings, task cards with directions, and explanations for the teacher to each step and question the students perform.
Moyer, C. F. and R. L. Pettit (1994).
Simple machines : an introduction to the physical sciences for children ages 8-14 : teacher’s manual
. Lewisville, N.C., Science for Kids.
Nankivell-Aston, S. and D. Jackson (2000).
Science experiments with simple machines
. New York, Franklin Watts.
Explores the properties of simple machines through experiments, using material readily available in most homes and schools.