Describes various energy sources including wind, water, and fossil fuels and explains how energy is turned into electricity. Includes suggested activities throughout the book.

Comical characters explain the basics, including the many forms energy can take. Readers can learn how energy changes from one form to another so that the Sun's energy can end up in a lunch box and eventually in people's muscles. Easy-to-follow diagrams show different ways energy can be harnessed. For a green look at the topic, the pros and cons of each form of energy are outlined, and tips on how to use energy sensibly are included. This high-voltage...

Discusses traditional and developing ways of using wind and water power as sources of energy.

Discusses various aspects of energy, including the energy sources, energy waste, and the future of energy.

Simple language and humorous illustrations show how energy comes originally from the sun and can be transferred from one thing to another.

Energy is the only universal currency; it is necessary for getting anything done. The conversion of energy on Earth ranges from terra-forming forces of plate tectonics to cumulative erosive effects of raindrops. Life on Earth depends on the photosynthetic conversion of solar energy into plant biomass. Humans have come to rely on many more energy flows -- ranging from fossil fuels to photovoltaic generation of electricity -- for their civilized existence....

"Frank Einstein (kid-genius scientist and inventor) and his best friend, Watson, along with intelligent robots Klink and Klank once again find themselves in competition with T. Edison, their classmate and archrival--this time in the quest to unlock the power behind the science of energy"--

"Simple text and color photographs introduce kinds of energy, including wind power, water power, and solar power -- in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.