How Do You Lift a Lion? (Wells of Knowledge Science Series) [Paperback]

Robert E. Wells (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: January 1, 1996 | Age Range: 6 - 11 years | Series: Wells of Knowledge Science Series

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."

School Library Journal

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Product Details

• Age Range: 6 - 11 years
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807534218
• ISBN-13: 978-0807534212
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 0.2 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,115 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Physics

More About the Author

Robert E. Wells (Robert Ernest Wells) was born in Pasadena, CA in 1940. In the 90s, he began to put words and pictures into the form of children's books, and now in the new century he continues to do so. In 1993 he wrote and illustrated his first book, "Is a Blue Whale the Biggest Thing There is?". Other books include "What's Smaller Than a Pygmy Shrew?" (Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children, 1996), "What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah?", and his latest book, "Why Do Elephants Need the Sun?". Many of his books have been translated into various other languages.

He and his wife Karen live just outside of Wenatchee, Washington.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful

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

By A Customer

Format: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!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

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

By Idaho Britta

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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!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect! Even for an 8th grade science class! November 9, 2012

By Darlene W. Vincent

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I used this little book for a class assignment after teaching simple machines and the kids loved it. I gave them the challenge of how to lift a lion, given what they had learned about simple machines! Fun! They came up with the notion of having a "girl" lion at the top of an inclined plane with a "boy" lion at the bottom :)

5.0 out of 5 stars Books on sciences for kids May 25, 2013

By ilanos

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My 7 year old just learnt a whole unit on simple machines
at school. They did some exciting hands on experiments too.
I thought a book would elevate the concept to the abstract level
that she can put in her mind.
I can then see it in my mind...... as she added.
She can see/spot simple machines in a lot of places where I would not even think of looking.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book! September 28, 2012

By D. Riddle

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What a fun book to review simple machines! I used this book to end a unit on simple machines. The pictures are bright, colorful and fun. Very creative illustrations. There is also a page at the end entitled "Our World Is Full of Simple Machines" which talks about simple machines around us such as oars, scissors, and doorknobs. There is also a glossary.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful

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

By H. Metzler

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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!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent December 20, 2010

By Deana Faggard

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THis book is perfect for my 6 year old grand son. The concepts are accurate and simply explained which has him convinced science is fun and attainable.