Energy essentials

Presents an explanation of energy transfers which occur when energy changes from one type to another; looks at the concept of energy storage, discussing elastic, gravitational, chemical, electric, sound, and nuclear energy; and examines attempts to avoid energy loss.

An introduction to nuclear energy that explains where it comes from, how it is used, and how a nuclear reactor works and discusses problems related to nuclear power such as radioactive waste and events such as the Chernobyl disaster.

Presents a study of fossil fuels describing some of the problems with fossil fuels, and provides information on coal, oil, and natural gas.

Discusses some of the problems related to the world's dependence on fossil fuels for energy, and describes five renewable energy resources, including the sun, biomass, wind, and water.