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