Amson-Bradshaw, Georgia

Electricity can seem like a mysterious force. We often don't even think about it, until the power goes off. This valuable volume allows young scientists to explore the energy we call electricity and understand how humans have harnessed it to power our homes and devices today. Essential information is explained in an accessible and entertaining comic-book design. Beneficial diagrams further enable readers to comprehend key concepts and quiz questions allow for self-assessment.

". . . introduces young readers to the environmental impact of housing and building construction, the appliances we use, and the energy we consume"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to sound, discussing how we hear, how sound moves, and more.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to the seasons, discussing the reason why we have them, how they impact animals and plants, and seasonal celebrations.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to the scientific world of plants, discussing the different types, their parts, and how they grow.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to materials, discussing the different types, their properties, and what they are used for.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to light, discussing where it comes from and why it is important.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to the human body, discussing the various systems and what they do.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to electricity, discussing what it is and how it is used.

"Readers will gain an essential understanding about the consumer buying cycle and the problems that stem from it. Students realize that the ease of online shopping, reliance on machines in manufacturing, and access to cheap labor and materials in less developed countries create a dangerous cycle where money is more important than people and the environment"--Amazon.