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This title is one of an exciting series from Oxford giving accessible introductions to the ideas, facts, and vocabulary behind an absorbing range of subjects. Meticulously researched and authoritative but written in simple and engaging way by experts in their fields, curious young readers will quickly get to grips with the story, basic principles and terminology of each subject. The Shocking Truth about Energy explains the different types of energy, including atomic energy, and how we use it - whether in a fridge or an internal combustion engine. It introduces the scientists behind our knowledge along with the language and terminology used with the ''Speak like a Scientist'' features. Comic strips and illustrations, a timeline, glossary and index, all make this handy-sized book the perfect way to discover and think about energy and its future.Author Mike Goldsmith is a Doctor of Astrophysics, works as a scientist and was shortlisted for Royal Society Prize for Science Writing. Consulta

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"An invaluable 9-12 science reference, and excellent crib for 13-16." * The School Librarian *

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      Publisher: Oxford University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 04/05/2023
      ISBN13: 9780192782915, 978-0192782915
      ISBN10: 0192782916
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This title is one of an exciting series from Oxford giving accessible introductions to the ideas, facts, and vocabulary behind an absorbing range of subjects. Meticulously researched and authoritative but written in simple and engaging way by experts in their fields, curious young readers will quickly get to grips with the story, basic principles and terminology of each subject. The Shocking Truth about Energy explains the different types of energy, including atomic energy, and how we use it - whether in a fridge or an internal combustion engine. It introduces the scientists behind our knowledge along with the language and terminology used with the ''Speak like a Scientist'' features. Comic strips and illustrations, a timeline, glossary and index, all make this handy-sized book the perfect way to discover and think about energy and its future.Author Mike Goldsmith is a Doctor of Astrophysics, works as a scientist and was shortlisted for Royal Society Prize for Science Writing. Consulta

      Trade Review
      "An invaluable 9-12 science reference, and excellent crib for 13-16." * The School Librarian *

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