Introduces young readers to the many different types of energy used by animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria, including light, sound, heat, and electrical energies.
Discusses two sides of issues related to global warming--whether the climate change will have good or bad effects, whether or not greenhouse gases should be reduced, and whether forests should be cleared for farms.
Discusses two sides of issues related to genetic engineering--whether DNA profiling violates a person's right to privacy, whether genetically modified foods are safe, and whether plants and animals should be cloned.