Energy: 25 Projects Investigate Why We Need Power & How We Get It (Build It Yourself)

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Energy is a valuable resource that comes in many different forms. This book will help kids learn about the history and science of the world’s sources of energy, from nonrenewable fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. Sidebars and fun trivia break up the text, making it easily accessible and engaging, while hands-on projects encourage active learning. Activities range from constructing a battery to recreating an oil spill to explore how difficult cleanup can be.

From the Publisher

Nomad Press books bring learning to life in a unique way, promoting independent and interactive learning.

What does earth science mean for you?

• Learn how plates move under the crust of the earth to create volcanoes, earthquakes, and new land.

• Find out how we get energy from the earth to power our lives.

• Take a tour of the solar system and see how our planet fits in.

• Make connections between earth science and natural disasters.

• Hands-on science projects for ages 9 to 12 make learning fun and fascinating!

Discover what’s under your feet and above your head!

Investigate earth science and learn how the planet is formed and reformed and what that means for everything living on the surface.

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Praise for Natural Disasters

National Science Teachers Association

“What sets this book apart is that it contains projects which take this volume to a whole new level.”

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nomad Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2009
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1934670340
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1934670347
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 – 12 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.3 x 10 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 – 7
Best Sellers Rank: #1,067,487 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #517 in Children’s Science Experiment Books #526 in Children’s Physics Books (Books) #1,822 in Children’s Environment Books (Books)
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