Surveys various sources of energy and the ways in which they have been harnessed.

"Readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the wind power industry could make it a powerful weapon in the fight to create a sustainable future"--OCLC.

"Introduce young readers to the ways we get energy from the environment, from oil and coal to hydropower and solar farming. Readers will learn that not all energy sources are created equal. Through full-color photographs, dynamic spotlight facts, and 'Solve It!' activities, students will learn about the problems with each type of energy production, then think critically about potential eco-friendly solutions for the future. This volume informs readers...

"Energy Lab for Kids, created for kids by a teacher, offers challenging experiments and guided discussions along with how-tos, discoveries, and pointers from prize-winning kids."--

When you feel like running, leaping, and singing, people might say you have a lot of energy. And you're not the only one! Energy is the stuff that makes everything live and move. People, animals, plants - we all need energy to live!

"Our planet contains a great deal of heat under its surface. Scientists have learned how to tap into this heat and use it as an alternative energy source. This book brings students inside Earth for an up-close look at how geothermal energy is created, harnessed, and used to power our world. Early elementary science curriculum is made highly-accessible and fun through full-color photographs and images. An emphasis on STEM topics addressed in the Next...

"The demand for energy keeps growing. Find out why that's a problem for the planet. Learn how new technologies--along with changing your own habits--can help save Earth"--

"Due to increasingly dire warnings about the effects of fossil fuels on climate change, businesses and governments have begun looking into switching to renewable energy for power. What is renewable energy? How feasible is it for the United States to switch to it? Will this change actually help the environment? Readers learn the answers to these questions and more with this engaging volume. The information-packed narrative is augmented with striking...

"Introduces readers to what natural gas power is, how it is used today and how it might be used in the future, and the benefits and drawbacks of this energy source. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--Provided by the publisher.

"Earth is experiencing an energy crisis. While human behavior is mostly to blame, it's people who can step in to solve it. Readers will learn about Earth's energy crisis through this title, which uses age-appropriate text, fact boxes, and detailed photographs to make this complex topic accessible for young readers. The text is designed to help students understand why there's an energy crisis, and what they can do to help. This title's inspiring message...