Simple text and photographs present inclined planes and their function as a simple machine.

Describes work, machines, inclined planes, gravity and friction, and wedges in everyday surroundings, and presents experiments that explain how they work.

"Did you walk up a ramp today? Then you've used an inclined plane! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 ways we use inclined planes"--

Describes simple machines called planes or ramps and how they are used to make work easier.

Text and pictures introduce the inclined plane, a simple machine consisting of a slanted surface or ramp to make work easier.

An introduction to the concepts of forces, work and how machines are used to make work easier.

Explore the basics of mechanical advantage with the STEM focused kit exploring wheels, axles, pulleys, levers, and more. Introduce kids and keep them engaged in physics and engineering with this great kit. Interest Level: Grade 4+.