Kids are fascinated with how things work. This fascination is a natural, developmentally appropriate part of childhood. Two new children’s books celebrate all things machine. These books are ...

“Taking simple machines and a creative, hands-on, problem-solving approach — that’s always a way for them to see how what they’re doing in school can apply to the outside world ...

Specially-marked boxes of Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Lucky Charms and Reese’s Puffs have instructions to make simple machines.

Machines are devices designed to make work easier. We look at machines in the home, machines we see when we are out and about and simple machines that can be made from recycled and household ...

Discusses the principles of levers, a type of simple machine that helps lift heavy loads by changing the direction or magnitude of force applied. It explains how the position of the fulcrum ...