Fort on Fourth Street, The: A Story about the Six Simple Machines - by Lois Spangler (Paperback)

The Fort on Fourth Street is a captivating children's book that combines storytelling with science education, making it an ideal read for both parents and teachers.

The book follows the journey of a young child who decides to build a fort in their backyard, with the help of six simple machines: lever, pulley, inclined plane, wheel and axle, screw, and wedge.

Through rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, readers are taken through the building process, from start to finish, and discover the surprise reason for building the fort.

The book is designed to encourage critical thinking skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities in young readers, making it an excellent addition to any home or classroom library.

With its extensive back matter, including a 4-page For Creative Minds section and a 34-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide, The Fort on Fourth Street is the perfect tool for parents and teachers looking to make science education fun and engaging for their children.