Product Overview
Author: Miller, Tim
Age Range: 8 - 11 years
Grade Level: 4 - 6
Series: Simple Machines in My Makerspace
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Children will enjoy this entertaining book which uses the principles of Makerspace to introduce them to the inclined plane, or ramp. Simple text describes the structure and uses of inclined planes, and clear, step-by-step instructions show children how to make one. Readers are then provided with stategies to start their own creative projects using the ramp they made. Along the way, tips and helpful hints guide children on how to brainstorm and solve problems working as a team.