How Do You Lift a Lion? (Robert E. Wells Science) [Paperback]

Robert E. Wells (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Robert E. Wells Science

Explore the functions of levers, wheels, and pulleys, and learn how to lift a lion, pull a panda, and deliver a basket of bananas to a baboon birthday party!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4?A basic introduction to levers, wheels, and pulleys. As two children lift a lion, pull a panda, and deliver a basket of bananas to a baboon party, Wells offers explanations for how and why these simple machines work. The hand-lettered text identifies technical terms such as fulcrum, force, friction, and other such words (also included in a glossary). One might quibble with some of the statements, such as "Leverage adds force to your own strength." Also the pen-and-acrylic cartoons are mediocre in quality and are merely adequate at depicting the concepts. A great idea with a fair-to-middlin execution.?Virginia Opocensky, formerly at Lincoln City Libraries, NE
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Review

"The humorous illustrations both inform and amuse the reader."

The Horn Book Guide

"A basic introduction to levers, wheels, and pulleys."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807534218
• ISBN-13: 978-0807534212
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 10.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > How Things Work
  • #47 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Physics
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Curriculum Tie-In, May 31, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: How Do You Lift a Lion? (Robert E. Wells Science) (Paperback)

This book easily and clearly illustrates the concept of pulley, screw and lever. Simple machines have never been so easy to explain. The cute animals and the banana party they have help the students in my 3rd grade class to understand force and work. Bravo!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pulleys, fulcrums and levers!, June 25, 2008

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Idaho Britta (Meridian, ID United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: How Do You Lift a Lion? (Robert E. Wells Science) (Paperback)

My 4 and 5 year olds have enjoyed reading this several times already! It's a good way to introduce simple machines to this age group, and has colorful pictures too! It's fun to think of lifting lions, or moving pandas on a wagon, or getting a bunch of bananas to a baboon party!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Encourage your little scientist!, December 28, 2010

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H. Metzler "Proud Army Wife" (Ft. Campbell, TN, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How Do You Lift a Lion? (Robert E. Wells Science) (Paperback)

I bought this book for my 5 year old with an strong curiosity of levers and pulley systems. We read it often to explain something that he discovered during the day while playing and creating. The illustrations are colorful and attract a young child's eye while easily showing the concepts. I recommend this book for children that enjoy science!