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Brightpoint Literacy serves the U.S. K-8 market with a comprehensive selection of research-based, cross-curricular material. Formerly Nelson Education, Brightpoint Literacy is now part of Peoples Education.

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Move It!

6-pack

Author: Bill Gaynor
ISBN: 9780790307992
Copyright Date: 2004

Grade Level: 4
Reading Level: S
Strategy/Skill: Analyzing themes, Text structure
Genre: Explanation
Theme/Topic: History, Science and Technology
Classification: Nonfiction

Book Summary

Shifting things from one place to another can be hard work.  This text explores how simple machines such as levers, pulleys, and wheels work and how they help make life easier.

 

 

Features of the Book

  • Analogy
  • Procedural text
  • Explanations of complex concepts
  • Technology used to solve problems
  • Historical information

 

 

Purpose

Move It! can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills and understandings:

  • locating and interpreting information
  • summarizing main ideas
  • following instructions
  • understanding the position and motion of objects in space

 

 

For more information please see our Lesson Plan

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