Overview

Cross-curricular series centred on sustainability and climate change, with hands-on projects linking science and design and technology. What are the problems and challenges we face around the world when it comes to the energy we use? How can we make the most of renewable energy sources and find alternative forms of fuel? Interactive 'Solve It!' design challenges give readers the information they need to develop sustainable solutions to the problems discussed, and step-by-step 'Test It!' activities encourage them to explore putting principles into practice.

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Author:   Georgia Amson-Bradshaw
Publisher:   Hachette Children's Group
Imprint:   Wayland
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 26.40cm
Weight:   0.210kg
ISBN:  

9781526307910

ISBN 10:   152630791
Pages:   48
Publication Date:   24 September 2020
Recommended Age:   From 9 to 11 years
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

1: Understanding energy 2: How we use fuels 3: The issue: climate change 4: Producing power 5: Solve it! Green energy sources 6: Test it! Build a mini wind turbine 7: The issue: running out of oil 8: Alternative fuels 9: Solve it! Sustainabe biofuel 10: Test it! Make biogas 11: The issue: Pollution in the air 12: What happens when fuels burn? 13: Solve it! power a vehicle 14: Test it! Solar-powered mini car 15: The issue: wasted energy 16: Understanding electricity 17: Solve it! Store the Sun's energy 18: Test it! Make a solar oven 19: The future of power 20: Answers 21: Making a diffrence 22: Glossary 23: Index

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Georgia Amson-Bradshaw is a children's writer and editor who lives in Brighton, East Sussex. She has worked on a number of high-profile and award-winning science books for kids, including the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize winner Eye Benders, and the London Science Museum activity book This Book Thinks You're a Scientist. She remembers the eye-opening and inspiring effect her favourite books had on her as a child, and so takes her responsibility to pass that interest and excitement on very seriously!

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