The Power of Energy
Set of 8 titles
The modern world relies on powerful energy sources to light up cities, heat homes and buildings, fuel vehicles, and more. This series explores a wide variety of energy sources that are used around the globe today. It also examines the positive and negative impacts of each and discusses how the energy sources may be used in the future. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, a fast facts section, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Dewey Number | 621.31-665.7 |
| Lexile | 660L-820L |
| ATOS Reading Level | |
| Guided Reading Level | R-T |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Child's World |
|---|---|
| Format | Reinforced book |
| ISBN | S23CHIL06 |
| Copyright | 2023 |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
SLJ Review of The Power of Energy
This is a comprehensive series that explores the different types of energy sources and the benefits and drawbacks of each one. Each page has a white background with black text or a large color photo. While not the most eye-catching and colorful books on the shelf, the amount of information packed into these short books makes them ideal for research. Each sentence is informative and there are no extraneous words or phrases, leading read- ers to not lose focus. “Fast Facts” at the end of the book adds to the appeal of these use- ful titles. VERDICT While not the most eye- catching titles, these books are packed with information that makes them extremely use- ful and efficient for student research.