Technology in Action
Wheels, axles, pulleys, levers?with these simple parts,
humans have created the incredible machines that power our world today. This
accessible series introduces readers to basic machine parts and the
extraordinary ways we use them. Readers will gain a thorough understanding of
key engineering concepts through detailed photographs of machinery and extended
annotations. They?ll get a close-up look at how these fascinating parts work
with ?Technology in Action? spreads. This innovative series fosters an early
interest in STEM and gets readers excited about the engineering wonders around
them every day, from skateboards to Ferris wheels.
? Introduces readers to
simple machine parts and their uses
? Fact boxes and full-color photographs
illustrate important concepts
? ?Technology in Action? spreads show detailed
images of machines at work
? Meets the Engineering curriculum of the NGSS 3-PS2 and NGSS 3-PS3
