How Do Seesaws Go Up and Down?, Jennifer Shand
How Do Seesaws Go Up and Down?, Jennifer Shand
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How Do Seesaws Go Up and Down?
A Book about Simple Machines

Author: Jennifer Shand

Series: How Do

Narrator: Full Cast

Unabridged: 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/22/2021


Synopsis

Have you ever wondered how seesaws go up and down or how screws stay secure in walls? Beginning concepts of mechanical engineering, including levers, wedges, inclined planes, and more, are explored in this newest engaging addition to the How Do series.The How Do series is a great introduction to various STEM topics, each presented in a format that encourages audiences to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind them.

About Jennifer Shand

Jennifer Shand is an author who grew up in the Shenandoah Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where she voraciously read fantasy and adventure stories and had fun going on adventures of her own. She enjoys reading, going for walks, hiking, taking bike rides, and traveling, but most of all, she loves to write. She resides with her husband in Virginia.


Reviews

A very basic look at what simple machines are, the six types of simple machines, and examples of each type. Shand's casual tone in the elementary text makes this concept understandable for young readers. She closes the book with a one-page review of each simple tool. Cartoonish illustrations by Srim......more

Goodreads review by Barbara

Up and down that seesaw goes, and while it's lots of fun to ride on, curious folks want to know why and how it works. This easy-to-read book provides answers to that question and more while introducing young readers to simple machines. There are diagrams that are easy to follow as well as possible g......more