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Colson, Rob, 1971-

Fuelling up : energy, global warming and renewables / Energy, global warming and renewables Rob Colson. - London Wayland, 2017. - 32 pages; illustrations; 26 cm. - Science is everywhere. .

Includes index.

What is energy -- fossil fuels -- Global warming -- Going nuclear -- Energy from the sun -- Renewables around the world -- Filling up -- An electric world -- Growing your fuel -- Magnetic power -- Saving energy -- Energy of the future -- Quiz -- Glossary -- Index and answers

How does the greenhouse effect warm our planet? What happens inside a nuclear reactor? How can magnets help generate electricity? This book explores energy and power - and how they affect our everyday lives - with engaging visuals. This book is part of the Science is Everywhere series, which demystifies the key science topics and shows how they relate to the world around us with fun, colourful graphics. These books are ideal for children aged 9 plus who are studying science, or for young readers who want to get to grips with science in a fun way.

ISBN: 9781526305022 (hardback) 152630502X (hardback)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Global warming--Juvenile literature.
Energy conservation--Juvenile literature.
Renewable energy sources--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 333.79