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Power Up

A Visual Exploration of Energy

by (author) Shaker Paleja

illustrated by Glenda Tse

Publisher
Annick Press
Initial publish date
Apr 2015
Category
General
Recommended Age
9 to 12
Recommended Grade
4 to 7
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781554517282
    Publish Date
    Apr 2015
    List Price
    $9.99

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Description

An innovative infographic look at what makes our world light up, work, and run.

It's impossible to imagine our lives without energy, but how often do we really think about where it comes from? With Power Up!, learning all about energy is easy and fun. Each bright, dynamic spread illustrates cool facts about energy with colorful infographics, including charts, diagrams, and maps. Here’s where to find out about:

• The pros and cons of the top energy sources; • The straight goods on hot issues like oil sands, fracking, and greenhouse gases; • Where energy of the future will come from … and more.

Designed to appeal to visual learners, reluctant readers, and anyone who is keen to know more about the world of energy, Power Up! packs an impressive amount of information into a concise, appealing package, and serves as an exciting, accessible introduction to the topic.

About the authors

Shaker Paleja is an actor and writer who has performed in theaters across North America, and appeared on numerous film & TV shows. He is the author of Native Americans: A Visual Exploration (2014) and Power Up!: A Visual Exploration of Energy (Spring 2015) for Annick Press. He lives in Vancouver with his wife and daughter.

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GLENDA TSE works as a freelance illustrator in Oakville, ON.

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