Energy Journeys
5 total works
Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chapter, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along the way. This book shows how the energy in crude oil is used to make a fast food snack. It explains how crude oil was formed, how it is obtained and how it is used in the food industry, the science behind cooking and the effects of heat on food, the processes of packaging and preserving food, and finally how fast food is prepared. The topics covered are illustrated with experiments, amazing facts and scientific discoveries.
Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chapter, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along the way. This book shows how the energy in falling water is turned into energy to power an electric car. It explains how hydroelectric power stations work, the science of electricity, how cars are made and how they use electricity, and how electric cars work. The topics covered are illustrated with experiments, amazing facts and scientific discoveries.
Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chaper, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along the way. The topics covered are illustrated with experiments, amazing facts and scientific discoveries.
Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chaper, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along the way. The topics covered are illustrated with experiments, amazing facts and scientific discoveries.
