--- product_id: 20131257 title: "Simple Machines: An Award-Winning Illustrated Science Book About Levers, Pulleys, and Engineering for Kids (Ages 4-8) (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)" price: "S$16" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/20131257-simple-machines-an-award-winning-illustrated-science-book-about-levers store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # 130+ titles in print Meets STEM & national standards Hands-on experiments included Simple Machines: An Award-Winning Illustrated Science Book About Levers, Pulleys, and Engineering for Kids (Ages 4-8) (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) **Price:** S$16 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔧 Unlock the power of simple machines—where learning meets play! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Simple Machines: An Award-Winning Illustrated Science Book About Levers, Pulleys, and Engineering for Kids (Ages 4-8) (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) - **How much does it cost?** S$16 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/20131257-simple-machines-an-award-winning-illustrated-science-book-about-levers) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Classroom & Home Ready:** Ideal for both educational settings and at-home enrichment, supporting Common Core and Next Gen Science Standards. - • **Engaging Visual Literacy:** Vibrant, picture-book quality illustrations and simple charts make complex concepts accessible for emerging readers. - • **Award-Winning STEM Learning:** Trusted by educators and parents alike, this book is a proven winner in science education. - • **Interactive Hands-On Activities:** Includes a lever experiment that transforms reading into an active learning experience. - • **Developmentally Tailored Content:** Perfectly designed for kids ages 4-8, balancing fun and educational rigor without overwhelming young minds. ## Overview Simple Machines is an award-winning, illustrated science book designed for kids ages 4-8 that explains six fundamental machines through engaging visuals and hands-on activities. Trusted by educators and aligned with national STEM standards, it combines clear explanations with interactive experiments to foster early scientific curiosity both at home and in classrooms. ## Description Read and find out about six simple machines—the lever, the wheel and axle, the pulley, the ramp, the wedge, and the screw—in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Machines help make work easier, like when you need to lift something heavy or reach way up high. Can you adjust a seesaw to lift an elephant? What happens when you combine two or more simple machines? Read and find out out in the proven winner Simple Machines ! This clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom, uses clear explanations and simple, fun diagrams to explain how machines work. This book also includes a glossary and a find out more section with a lever experiment. This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same time Have appealing, child-centered topics Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists Meet national science education standards Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. Review: Good resource for simple machines science unit - This was a nice enrichment book for our simple machines science unit. There is an optional experiment at the end of the book which was nicely laid out. I’d recommend for ages 5-10 Review: Good - It is a great book and it’s a great size the only thing that I can take away is that I wish the cover was a little bit harder because it easily bend. ## Features - hands-on and visual - acclaimed and trusted - great for classrooms - Entertain and educate at the same time - Have appealing, child-centered topics - Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers - Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach - Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations - Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills - Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists - Meet national science education standards - Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #127,441 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #89 in Children's Heavy Machinery Books (Books) #89 in Children's Books on Inventions & Inventors #135 in Children's Physics Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 229 Reviews | ## Images ![Simple Machines: An Award-Winning Illustrated Science Book About Levers, Pulleys, and Engineering for Kids (Ages 4-8) (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jkvCIjWTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good resource for simple machines science unit *by A***H on April 24, 2024* This was a nice enrichment book for our simple machines science unit. There is an optional experiment at the end of the book which was nicely laid out. I’d recommend for ages 5-10 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by D***S on July 31, 2022* It is a great book and it’s a great size the only thing that I can take away is that I wish the cover was a little bit harder because it easily bend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great intro to simple machines for kids *by U***M on February 13, 2018* Great intro to simple machines for kids. Kid-friendly explanations and examples. Perfect for my 5 year old who is interested in machines, chain reactions, and inventing. I will be purchasing more books from this series for our home classroom. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/20131257-simple-machines-an-award-winning-illustrated-science-book-about-levers](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/20131257-simple-machines-an-award-winning-illustrated-science-book-about-levers) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-09-10*