Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.6
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
3031
Points per Word
0.000165
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Series
Earth Alert!
Description
Energy Today and Tomorrow by Polly Goodman is a nonfiction resource for middle-grade readers that explains what energy is and where it comes from. The book surveys both renewable and non-renewable energy sources, addresses the environmental and economic challenges associated with energy use, and presents practical ways to conserve energy and support cleaner energy options. Written at a 5.6 reading level, the text is designed for students in grades four through eight.