New Book of Simple Machine Activities Teaches Curious Minds STEM Skills

MINNEAPOLIS - July 21, 2015 - PRLog -- Mighty Media Press announces the release of a new book that teaches kids ages 5-9 about amazing inventions and how machines work! No lab required. The Kids' Book of Simple Machines: Cool Projects & Activities That Make Science Fun by award-winning author Kelly Doudna includes fun projects and spotlights on famous inventors to teach kids about science and math.

Wheel and axle, wedge, and screw. Lever, pulley, and inclined plane too! Learning about the six imple machines has never been more fun! Through exciting science projects and activities kids can easily do at home or school, tomorrow's scientists and engineers will have a blast learning about simple machines and how they make daily life easier. This book is the perfect STEM companion for curious minds, and reviewers are already raving about it. The Styling Librarian noted, "Fun illustrations and information abound in this collection ... Highly recommended for those teaching about simple machines."


Not only does this new title make simple machines fun for future engineers, but it also engages non-techies as well. Kids can make a pinball machine and learn about inclined planes all at the same time! This book is also the campanion title to The Kids' Book of Simple Everyday Science, which won the Learning Magazine 2015 Teachers' Choice Awards for the Family!

Kelly Doudna is a graphic designer and writer in Minneapolis, MN. She has written over 200 educational books for children.