Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds: The Shocking Truth about Energy

by Mike Goldsmith

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Format Paperback

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Description The Shocking Truth about Energy makes the challenging topic of just where energy comes from, what it is made of, and how we use it, engaging and easy to follow. It explains how energy works, types of energy and invites the reader to consider energy use, its future and going green with the help of comic strips, photographs and illustrations

Publisher Description

This 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 ofenergy, 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

Details

  • ISBN 0192782916
  • ISBN-13 9780192782915
  • Title Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds: The Shocking Truth about Energy
  • Author Mike Goldsmith
  • Format Paperback
  • Year 2023
  • Pages 96
  • Edition 1st
  • Publisher Oxford University Press
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