A Bright Idea: Conserving Energy cover

A Bright Idea: Conserving Energy

Author: Binns, Tristan Boyer

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.3
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 4367
Points per Word 0.000229
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.03125

Description

This book explains how power plants create electricity, describes alternative energy sources such as solar power and wind, and provides many suggestions for conserving energy at home and at school.

Quick Summary

Packed with surprising facts about where electricity actually comes from, this guide turns kids into energy experts who can impress their friends and help the planet at the same time. Readers will love learning how solar panels and wind turbines work, plus collecting clever tricks they can use right away to waste less power at home and school. If your kid enjoys the interactive science experiments in "Super Science Experiments" or dreams of making a difference like the kids in "The Green Book," they'll be hooked on this energy adventure. Ideal for children ages 9-12 in grades 4-6 who are curious about how things work and want to take action.