Description
Book SynopsisA vibrant exploration of the energy cycle
Earth''s Amazing Cycles: Energy looks at what energy is, the different forms it takes and how it powers our world in a constant cycle.
Spanning core science and geography topics, Earth''s Amazing Cycles makes sense of the natural processes in the constantly changing world that surrounds us, from food chains to photosynthesis and from reproduction to rock formation, and reveals how these processes work together in a complicated and fragile balance. It also highlights throughout the importance of caring for our unique planet.
Earth''s Amazing Cycles showcases fresh, vibrant new illustrations and clever infographics. A funny character features throughout, guiding readers through the information and providing opportunities for humour and engagement.
Titles in the series: Animals/Energy/Plants/Rocks/Seasons/Water
Table of Contents
- 1: What is energy?
- 2: Energy changes
- 3: Light energy and plants
- 4: Food chains
- 5: Energy from food
- 6: Making fossil fuels
- 7: Finding coal, oil and gas
- 8: Generating electricity
- 9: Using the Sun, wind and water
- 10: Biofuels
- 11: More carbon dioxide
- 12: Sustainable energy
- 13: Saving energy
- 14: Glossary
- 15: Index, further reading and websites
