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Simple Technology: Slopes

Liz Lennon, Author

Ellie O'Shea, Illustrator

Series: Simple Technology

Imprint: Wayland

Publication date: July 25, 2024

Category: Science: general interest

ISBN: 9781526323583

Series: Simple Technology

Imprint: Wayland

Publication date: October 12, 2023

Category: Science: general interest

ISBN: 9781526323590

Explore the science of slopes and wedges, which are key physical science concepts. Young children will enjoy the fun illustrations and learn from the simple diagrams. The book encourages the reader to see science in action in their everyday lives. It is perfect for budding scientists who are curious about machines and how they work, and allows readers to encounter this STEM topic in an approachable way. For children progressing through book bands, it is suitable for children at Book Band 6: Orange.

The book is part of the Simple Technology series for children aged 5+, which is perfect for Science and Design and Technology learning. Titles in the series:
Levers
Pulleys
Slopes
Wheels

Liz Lennon

Liz Lennon is a writer who specialises in children’s non-fiction. She lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and young daughter, who is the best critic of her mum’s work.

Ellie O'Shea

Ellie is a coffee addict, an avid snowboarder and bad joke-teller. She completed her degree in Illustration in Plymouth and now lives in Worcester with her (equally bad joke-telling) boyfriend. They both love lazy Sundays watching cartoons all day, Ellie’s biggest inspiration for drawing! She has always loved watching cartoons and when she was around 8 she decided, “Hey, I want to draw like that!” So she picked up her pencil, and here we are. Ellie loves writing and illustrating children’s books, starting with scribbles before drawing and colouring up in Illustrator and Photoshop. When she’s not doodling or drinking coffee, you will usually find her shopping for makeup, binge-watching cartoons or watching pug videos online. “Yes, I am an adult, why do you ask?”