Energy
Series: DK see for yourself
Publisher: DK Pub.
Published: 2007
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource]
Number of pages: 66
ISBN-13: 9780756667658; 9781405325660; 9781405318730
Subjects: Science; Force and energy; Power resources; Physics; Juvenile literature
Description: Energy explores everything from propulsion and meteors to the destructive forces of volcanoes and forest fires. With full-color photographs and a fresh new look at favorite subjects, this remarkable series covers the real story behind the natural phenomena that shape thew orld around us. Features specially commissioned photography and cutting-edge imagery. Behind-the-scenes spreads show specialists in each field and the challenges they face.
Notes: Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: 3; What is energy? 4; Potential energy 6; Energy in action 8; Hot or cold? 10; How energy travels 12; Releasing energy 14; Explosions 16; Fossil fuels 18; Engine power 20; Food as fuel 22; Wasting energy 24; Energy day 26; Coping with extremes 28; The Sun 30; On the move 31; Nuclear energy 36; Solar energy 38; Inside Earth 40; Wind and water 42; Biopower 44; Electrical energy 46; Making electricity 48; Energy in our world 50; Beneath your feet 52; The future 54; Facts and figures 56; Timeline 58; Glossary 60; Index 62.