Energy (See for Yourself)

Discusses various aspects of energy, including the energy sources, energy waste, and the future of energy.

You and the world around you are full of energy. From the food you eat to the awesome power of the stars, energy is a part of everything in the Universe.

How much energy is there in a bolt of lightning? Why is there more heat in an iceberg than a cup of tea? Find out how energy affects your daily life, the ways it is released, how plants and animals use energy in extreme climates and see for yourself how it is everywhere.

Special fold-out pages reveal a spectacular encounter with the Sun, and incredible images show that science is all around us.

Contents:

What is energy? 
Potential energy 
Energy in action 
Hot or cold? 
How energy travels 
Releasing energy 
Explosions 
Fossil fuels 
Engine power
Food as fuel 
Wasting energy
Energy day
Coping with extremes 
The Sun 
On the move 
Nuclear energy
Solar energy
Inside Earth
Wind and water
Biopower
Electrical energy 
Making electricity
Energy in our world
Beneath your feet
The future.