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OverviewThis title is one of an exciting series from Oxford giving accessible introductions to the ideas, facts, and vocabulary behind an absorbing range of subjects. Meticulously researched and authoritative but written in simple and engaging way by experts in their fields, curious young readers will quickly get to grips with the story, basic principles and terminology of each subject. The Shocking Truth about Energy explains the different types of energy, including atomic energy, and how we use it - whether in a fridge or an internal combustion engine. It introduces the scientists behind our knowledge along with the language and terminology used with the 'Speak like a Scientist' features. Comic strips and illustrations, a timeline, glossary and index, all make this handy-sized book the perfect way to discover and think about energy and its future.Author Mike Goldsmith is a Doctor of Astrophysics, works as a scientist and was shortlisted for Royal Society Prize for Science Writing. Consultant Aimee Ambrose is Professor of Energy Policy at Sheffield Mallam University Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mike GoldsmithPublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Edition: 1 Dimensions: Width: 11.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 17.40cm Weight: 0.118kg ISBN: 9780192782915ISBN 10: 0192782916 Pages: 96 Publication Date: 04 May 2023 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews""An invaluable 9-12 science reference, and excellent crib for 13-16."" * The School Librarian * """An invaluable 9-12 science reference, and excellent crib for 13-16."" * The School Librarian *" Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |