A group of children demonstrate the concepts of rolling and sliding, and the use of wheels, in their everyday life.

"Simple text and photographs explain the basic science behind wheels and gears"-- Provided by publisher.

A story in poetry form about taking a night ride on a ferris wheel.

Introduces the workings of various kinds of simple machinery with moving parts, such as pulleys, levers, gears, cams, and conveyor belts and provides instructions for building these machines out of cardboard and other easily obtainable materials.

The Mammoth Islanders decide to use the concept of a wheel and axle to create a machine that will help them dry their mammoths.

"Cave boy Orq is back in his third book, as exuberant as ever. He s convinced that he s #1able to throw far, climb high, and run fastuntil talented Torq and his pet giant sloth, Slomo, move into the cave next door. Torq throws farther, climbs higher, and runs faster. Suddenly everyone seems to think that Torq and Slomo are #1! How can Orq and Woma earn back their place in the cave community? When Torq is showing off and a crisis happens, Orq and Woma...

"The World's Fair in Chicago, 1893, was to be a spectacular event: architects, musicians, artists, and inventors worked on special exhibits to display the glories of their countries. But the Fair's planners wanted something really special, something on the scale of the Eiffel Tower ... Engineer George Ferris had an idea--a crazy, unrealistic, gigantic idea. He would construct a twenty-six-story tall observation wheel. The planners didn't think it...

"The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing is a friendly, contemporary take on the classic wheel-throwing book-perfect for new and returning ceramic artists"-- Provided by publisher.

"This is the story of two parallel journeys in cities far apart. A mother and a son leave their home for a better day, while a father and a daughter leave their home for a safer day. The concerns of the parents are almost the same as they watch over their kids, but their experiences are sadly very different. The father and daughter are fleeing a city devastated by war, leaving their home--and beloved goldfish--behind. All through their journey the...