Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
6.4
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
5433
Points per Word
0.000184
Page Count
48
Points per Page
0.020833
Description
From the heat of a campfire to the motion of a swinging pendulum, this guide walks middle-grade readers through the fundamentals of energy. It explains the difference between kinetic and potential energy, shows where energy comes from, and demonstrates how it is stored, transferred, and transformed into the sound, heat, and light we encounter every day. Simple experiments and real-world examples help young learners grasp the concepts that power the world around them.