Creating and harnessing energy is a fundamental part of enabling life to exist and thrive on earth. Energy comes in a vast array of different forms –

• Using our muscles and those of other creatures
• Enabling us to move, lift etc,
• Creating heat and steam through fire
• Capturing the power of the wind in a ship’s sails or to turn the blades of a wind turbine
• Harnessing the power of moving water to generate electricity in a hydroelectric power station
• Applying the forces of magnetism to turn an electric motor
• Using solar panels to transfer the sun’s energy into electricity for our homes

All of these and more are explained in Understanding Energy.

This exciting new book from award-winning illustrator Eduard Altarriba introduces children aged 8-12 to this fascinating world in a fun and absorbing way.

The book explains many of the different principals of energy production with the use of beautiful, dynamic illustrations. AGES: 5 to 11