This book explains in simple terms what energy is and looks at types of energy, including electrical energy, chemical energy, potential energy and kinetic energy. The book explains the ways that energy can be measured and why it is necessary to save energy. Different energy resources are introduced and compared. The book ends with a look at possible new sources of energy in the future such as nuclear fusion and biomass.

 

This book is part of a book series called Physical Sciences .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Hachette Children's Group .

Andrew Solway has written over 60 books for children. He won the UK Literacy Association's award for best non-fiction children's book in 2004.