Mighty Models: The Legendary Life Story of the Lever by Van Zandt, Christine

Mighty Models: The Legendary Life Story of the Lever

Kids will discover the importance of the lever and its crucial role in history from ancient civilizations...
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Author: Christine Van Zandt
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Mighty Models: The Legendary Life Story of the Lever by Van Zandt, Christine

Mighty Models: The Legendary Life Story of the Lever

$71.99 $39.97

Mighty Models: The Legendary Life Story of the Lever

$71.99 $39.97
Author: Christine Van Zandt
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Kids will discover the importance of the lever and its crucial role in history from ancient civilizations to the modern day; perfect for fans of The Highlights Book of How and The New Way Things Work.

Think a lever is just a plank of wood? Think again! Levers have been used to hunt mammoths, raise the Great Wall, and even defend the Crown Jewels. 

This Mighty Models title highlights ten important key moments in which the lever leveled up in history--from being a spear-thrower to a robotic arm. Plus, readers build their own working catapult using the included build-it-yourself model to see the power of the lever in action!

Christine Van Zandt's nonfiction STEM book, ideal for readers 5 to 8 and up, captures the marvels of early machinery in an engaging, interactive, and innovative format for budding engineers, historians, and scientists.

Author: Christine Van Zandt
Publisher: Union Square Kids
Published: 12/09/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 10.30h x 12.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781454961659
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2025
Booklist 12/01/2025

About the Author

Christine Van Zandt is a freelance editor, writer, and award-winning author of five nonfiction picture books. You can also find her stories and poems in anthologies and magazines. She lives in Los Angeles with her family. You can visit her website at https: //christinevanzandt.com/.


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