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Description
This book discusses some of the problems related to the world's dependence on fossil fuels for energy and describes five renewable energy resources, including the sun, biomass, wind and water. The co-author is Steven Chapman.
Quick Summary
Instead of telling kids that fossil fuels are running out, this book shows them the superhero solutions (sun, wind, water, biomass) that will power our future. They will love seeing how engineers and scientists are turning nature into energy, from solar panels that drink sunlight to wind turbines that catch breezes like giant pinwheels. If your kid loves the hands-on experiments in "National Geographic Kids: Hands-On Science Fun" or enjoys learning about how things work, they will dive right into this book. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 who are curious about the environment and want to understand how renewable energy works.