Publisher's Synopsis
This book is part of a series designed to develop children's knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of movement, structures, energy, light, sound, materials and technology, using an integrated science approach. A central theme running through the series is the close link between design in the natural world and design in modern technology.;This book examines the many forms of energy, from heat and light to electrical and chemical energy. A wide range of topics are covered including energy conversions, energy sources and generation, insulation and energy storage, using examples from both the natural and man-made world.
