Energy: 25 Projects Investigate Why We Need Power and How We Get It

Energy: 25 Projects Investigate Why We Need Power and How We Get It by Kathleen M. Reilly, illustrated by Mary Takacs-Moore

Energy is an important part of our lives. It powers our computer, lights our home, and moves our car. It also costs a lot of money, pollutes our environment, and leads to conflict. Energy is a valuable resource that comes in many different forms. In Energy: 25 Projects Investigate Why We Need Power and How We Get It, 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. Requiring little adult supervision and using supplies commonly found in most households, activities range from constructing a battery to recreating an oil spill to explore how difficult cleanup can be. Finding new energy sources and moving away from fossil fuel dependency will be a major theme of this century. By exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each energy source and probing the frontiers of new development in energy production and conservation, kids will gain insight into the future of energy and its impact on our planet.

Here is a list of activities included in this book:

• Make Your Own Newton’s Cradle
• Make Your Own Simple Energy Car
• Make Your Own Energy Converter
• Make Your Own Static Electricity Jumping Frogs
• Make Your Own Simple Lemon Battery 
• Make Your Own Electromagnet
• Make Your Own Oil Spill Experiment
• Make Your Own Simple Natural Gas
• Make Your Own Coal Mining Experiment
• Make Your Own Coal Candy
• Make Your Own Coal Layers
• Make Your Own Chain Reaction Bowling Set
• Make Your Own Hydrogen
• Make Your Own Anemometer
• Make Your Own Wind-Powered Instrument
• Make Your Own Hovercraft
• Make Your Own Water Turbine
• Make Your Own Water Wheel
• Make Your Own Solar Laser
• Make Your Own Solar S’mores
• Make Your Own Solar Water Heater
• Make Your Own Solar Hot Dog Cooker
• Make Your Own Fumarole
• Make Your Own Steamboat
• Make Your Own Molten Lava Cupcakes
• Make Your Own Fire Starters
• Make Your Own Fuel Test Experiment
• Make Your Own Cow Pies
• Make Your Own Home Energy Audit

Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 128
• Book Size: 8" x 10"
• Book Type: Paperback
• Recommended Ages: 8 and up
• ISBN 10: 1934670340
• ISBN 13: 9781934670347

Book Condition:

• This book is brand new and is in perfect condition. 

Why We Love It

The information in this book is a great introduction to the different types of energy. The experiments help children to further understand the topics discussed.

Think Outside the Book

To enhance your learning experience, we've provided links below to educational websites regarding the subject matter of this book... we've done the research for you! 

EIA Energy Kids Page - This website includes energy facts and timelines about different energy sources.