Forms of Energy

by Anna Claybourne

Overview

‘Forms of Energy’ explores the different types of energy that are around us all the time. You will discover how energy can be moving or stored. You will learn what causes sound, heat, and light energy. You will also find out how different sources of energy can be turned into electricity to power our machines and gadgets. So come on a fantastic journey into the world of forms of energy! Sci-Hi is an engaging, comprehensive, and visually stimulating series that takes learning science core curriculum to a whole new level.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781410985323
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/15/2016
Series:	Sci-Hi: Physical Science
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 7.30(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	11 - 15 Years

About the Author

Anna Claybourne enjoys writing nonfiction for children. It's a good thing she does, because she's the author of well-over 100 books on a range of topics.

Table of Contents

What Is Energy? 4

Forms of Energy 6

Heat Energy 12

Kinetic and Potential energy 18

Water Power 20

Chemical Energy 22

The Energy Cycle 24

Electricity 26

Light Energy 30

Sound Energy 34

Nuclear Energy 36

Energy Supplies 38

Energy Map 40

Timeline 42

Who's Who? 43

Energy Quiz 44

Glossary 45

Find Out More 47

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

This volume in the Raintree Sci-Hi series, explains energy in small easily accessible bits. Covering forms of energy from heat to sound to kinetic each page is full of photos, diagrams, facts, factoids, following the paths of various energy as it travels from start to storage to finish. Included in the volume is a time-line, glossary, energy quiz and index. –Omaha Public Schools12/1/2010

Omaha Public Schools

Gr 5-8–Lighthearted and visually interesting due to varied font size, many sidebars, colorful captions, and diagrams and illustrations that work together seamlessly to illuminate the texts, this accessible series packs in a lot of information. Whether discussing distillation and chromatography in Mixtures and Solutions, electromagnetic waves in Forms of Energy, pitch and frequency in Light and Sound, or the invention of Kevlar in Inventions and Investigations, this series will be compelling reading for both browsers and science buffs. Each title includes several experiments or activities, a summary of topics covered or a summary quiz, and suggestions for further research. Information is clearly presented and flows smoothly from subject to subject. A treasure trove of fascinating facts.

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