Superpower / Philip Bunting.

What is energy? -- Where does energy comes from? -- A hasty human history of energy use -- A little bit about electricity -- Fossils fuels -- The greenhouse effect -- Meet the super powers -- Renewable energy: wind -- Renewable energy: solar -- Renewable energy: hydrogen -- Renewable energy: biofuels -- Renewable energy: hydroelectricity -- Renewable energy: geothermal -- Not-quite renewable energy: nuclear fission -- Renewable energy: nuclear fusion -- Tomorrow's energy -- Reduce your daily energy use.

Have you ever thought about energy - the stuff that lights up our lives and powers our wonderful world? How does renewable energy work? Where does electricity come from? Why are fossil fuels bad for our environment? Renowned picture book creator Philip Bunting answers all these questions and more in this entertaining and enlightening look at the various ways we use energy to power the world around us. Superpower is packed with engaging and entertaining information for kids and their families, including helpful tips on easy ways to reduce energy consumption in our day-to-day lives. Learn the history of energy through time, discover how energy is produced and delve into the many forms of renewable energy available to us today. With a positive outlook and a generous dollop of humour, Superpower shows that using renewable energy and taking care of our environment can be both fun and rewarding. So get set to take a walk on the bright side and meet the sustainable super powers energising our future.