Explains how inclined planes are used, presenting examples from the past and in everyday contemporary life.

Uses everyday examples to describe inclined planes as simple machines that make lifting, pushing, moving, and building easier.

Explains how and why ramps and other inclined planes are used in everyday life.

In this fascinating book, readers will uncover why inclined planes make it easy to lift and move heavy objects. They will also learn where they can find incline

Text and photographs present inclined planes and their function as a simple machine.