This title is one of an exciting series from Oxford giving accessible introductions to the ideas, facts, and vocabulary behind an absorbing range of subjects. Meticulously researched and authoritative but written in simple and engaging way by experts in their fields, curious young readers will quickly get to grips with the story, basic principles and terminology of each subject.
The Shocking Truth about Energy explains the different types of energy, including atomic energy, and how we use it - whether in a fridge or an internal combustion engine. It introduces the scientists behind our knowledge along with the language and terminology used with the 'Speak like a Scientist' features. Comic strips and illustrations, a timeline, glossary and index, all make this handy-sized book the perfect way to discover and think about energy and its future.
Author Mike Goldsmith is a Doctor of Astrophysics, works as a scientist and was shortlisted for Royal Society Prize for Science Writing. Consultant Aimee Ambrose is Professor of Energy Policy at Sheffield Mallam University
This is Book 1 in the Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds Series. See all Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds books here.
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Dr Mike Goldsmith studied the philosophy of time and space at Keele University, where he also obtained his PhD in astrophysics. He was formerly the head of Acoustics at the UK's National Physical Laboratory and is now an author of non-fiction books for children.
John Butler has been illustrating children's books for over 30 years. He is partic
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