
Planet Power
Explore the World's Renewable Energy
Stacy Clark(Author)
Barefoot Books, Incorporated (Publisher)
Published on 29. October 2021
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-64686-278-8 (ISBN)
Description
"A wonderful story for kids of all ages" - Ed Begley, American actor, conservation champion, and renewable energy activist
From the power of the sun to the force of the wind, energy is all around us! Discover six renewable energy sources that help power our world in a clean and sustainable way. With simple verse and vibrant illustrations, this engaging book makes big ideas easy to understand. Which energy sources will shape the future?
Introduces children to wind, solar, hydro, and other renewable energy sources
Builds STEM vocabulary with inset word definitions
Includes extensive endnotes explaining the science behind clean energy
From the power of the sun to the force of the wind, energy is all around us! Discover six renewable energy sources that help power our world in a clean and sustainable way. With simple verse and vibrant illustrations, this engaging book makes big ideas easy to understand. Which energy sources will shape the future?
Introduces children to wind, solar, hydro, and other renewable energy sources
Builds STEM vocabulary with inset word definitions
Includes extensive endnotes explaining the science behind clean energy
Reviews / Votes
"A thorough and accessible informational text for climate change discussions and reports" - The School Library Journal "We have so many clever, clean ways to power our world: the push of the breeze, the warmth of the sun, even the flow of the tides. This book reminds us what a sweet planet it is - and that if we're careful, we can keep it rolling on!" - Bill McKibben, Environmentalist and Author "Through the power of rhyme, Stacy Clark provides readers with a view of the future of renewable power and highlights the diversity of communities around the world. Beautifully paired with Beghelli's vibrant illustrations, Planet Power is a captivating introduction for young readers to explore the exciting possibilities of renewable energy" - Melissa A. Burt, Ph.D., Co-founder of ScienceMoms.com, Research Scientist "Stacy Clark's Planet Power gives kids of all ages a compelling window to a clean, green future, where the world is united against the threat of climate change. Renewable energy from wind, water, and sun is already transforming the world but we have to speed it up! Planet Power's rhyming verses and bold illustrations will inspire and activate the next generation in service to the greatest challenge of our time" - Clara Vondrich, Senior Advisor to the President of Global Choices "For a lyrical, light and engaging exposition of the wonder and promise of renewable energy, I highly recommend Stacy Clark's Planet Power" - Michael E. Mann, Director of the Earth System Science Center at Penn State University "Packaging science, art, technology and smart energy solutions into an exquisite non-fiction picture book is a clever way to launch the next generation of clean energy engineers and entrepreneurs. Stacy Clark and Annalisa Beghelli have created an exciting clean energy roadmap for this new generation to follow" - Dianna Aston, award-winning author of science books for children "Planet Power is a fun and lively journey around the globe that reveals how the wind, water and sun supply clean electricity for towns, islands, cities and countries" - Mark Z. Jacobson, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Atmosphere/Energy Program at Stanford University "Creative, vivid and imaginative - Planet Power introduces kids to the many different ways we can grow and harness our energy from this amazing planet on which we live" - Katharine Hayhoe, U.N. Champion of the Earth and Professor of Political Science at Texas Tech University, Director of Texas Tech's Climate Science CenterMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From First Grade to Sixth Grade, Interest Age: From 6 to 11 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
434 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64686-278-8 (9781646862788)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
An environmental geologist, nature lover, educator and climate journalist, Stacy Clark enjoys distilling science into lively rhymes for young readers. Working between New York City and Dallas, Texas, she is inspired by the awesome potential of renewable energy to transform the way that countries around the world are powered. She loves exploring Central Park with her dog, Luna, and cycling along scenic trails and coastlines with her family.
Annalisa Beghelli worked as an architect for four years before deciding to follow her passion for drawing and graphics. She graduated from MiMaster-Illustrations and International Design School based in Milan and now works as an artist with several picture books to her name.
Annalisa Beghelli worked as an architect for four years before deciding to follow her passion for drawing and graphics. She graduated from MiMaster-Illustrations and International Design School based in Milan and now works as an artist with several picture books to her name.