Energy

Charging a cell phone and going for a run both use energy. Plants create energy using sunlight. People eat food and break it down for energy. In short, energy is everywhere! Readers will learn the basic components of energy, including matter and atoms, as well as the many different kinds of energy that exist in the universe. The curriculum-supporting science content will draw readers in using relatable examples and full-color photographs. Fun fact boxes and detailed sidebars add even more to the energy discussion, augmenting sections on electricity, oil, and renewable resources, among other relevant topics. There's plenty of potential energy information for readers to extract!