From Falling Water to Electric Car: An energy journey through the world of electricity

by Ian Graham

Overview

Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chapter, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along the way. This book shows how the energy in falling water is turned into energy to power an electric car. It explains how hydroelectric power stations work, the science of electricity, how cars are made and how they use electricity, and how electric cars work. The topics covered are illustrated with experiments, amazing facts and scientific discoveries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484608845
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Energy Journeys
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.70(h) x 1.30(d)
Lexile:	960L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Ian Graham is an experienced author of illustrated nonfiction books on a wide range of topics, including aviation and spaceflight. In 25 years, he has written more than 200 books and numerous magazine articles.

Table of Contents

Where does electricity come from? — Does rain have energy? — How is electricity made from water? — How is electricity moved around? — How do cars make electricity? — How do cars use electricity? — What have we learned about electricity?

Interviews

Science facts and discoveries, experiments, glossary and index

Editorial Reviews

Harnessing and transforming energy can be a long journey and a complex process. These books take readers on the journey with a promise of an end product they can appreciate. . . .the series connects science to the real world.

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