Fuelling up : energy, global warming and renewables
Colson, Rob, 1971-2019
Book
Total copies: 7
This visually led guide reveals how science can be found in every part of our daily lives! How does the greenhouse effect warm our planet? What happens inside a nuclear reactor? How can magnets help generate electricity? This book explores energy and power - and how they affect our everyday lives - with engaging visuals. This visually led guide reveals how science can be found in every part of our daily lives! How does the greenhouse effect warm our planet? What happens inside a nuclear reactor? How can magnets help generate electricity? This book explores energy and power - and how they affect our everyday lives - with engaging visuals. This book is part of the Science is Everywhere series, which demystifies the key science topics and shows how they relate to the world around us with fun, colourful graphics. These books are ideal for children aged 9 plus who are studying science, or for young readers who want to get to grips with science in a fun way.
Main title:
Fuelling up : energy, global warming and renewables / Rob Colson.
Author:
Colson, Rob, 1971-, author
Imprint:
London : Wayland, 2019.
Collation:
32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 26 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Originally published: 2017.Includes index.
Contents:
<ul style='padding-top:0;padding-left:0;list-style:none;'> 1: What is energy? 2: Fossil fuels 3: Global warming 4: Going nuclear 5: Energy from the Sun 6: Renewables around the world 7: Filling up 8: An electric world 9: Growing your fuel 10: Magnetic power 11: Saving energy 12: Energy of the future 13: Quiz 14: Glossary 15: Index and Answers </ul>
ISBN:
9781526305039 (pbk)
Dewey class:
333.79C531.6
Language:
English
Subject:
Power resources -- Juvenile literatureRenewable energy sources -- Juvenile literatureGlobal warming -- Juvenile literatureNon-Fiction 9+NatureChildren's / Teenage: general interestChildren's / Teenage general interest: Science & technology: general interesFor National Curriculum Key Stage 2Interest age: from c 9 yearsChildren's / Teenage social issues: Environment & green issuesEducational: Sciences, general scienceEducational: TechnologyChildren's / Teenage personal & social issues: Family issuesChildren's / Teenage general interest: Ecosystems
BRN:
381861