How Toys Work

Readers won't have to disassemble their favorite toys to discover what makes them work. This book introduces readers to six simple machines and explains how they use force and motion to do work.

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Readers won't have to disassemble their favorite toys to discover what makes them work. This book explores electric, magnetic, and motion-powered toys from design to function. It introduces readers to six simple machines and explains how they use force and motion to do work. Not every toy is a technological marvel. Readers learn about time-honored favorites including the rocking horse, Slinky, and rattles.