EPL Picks Kids: Science Literacy Week 2023

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Learn more about Science Literacy Week and explore the many events happening across the country. Learn more about Science Literacy Week and explore the many events happening across the country. Show less

Power Up!

A Visual Exploration of Energy

by Paleja, S. N.

Book - 2015

A visual map and story of the energy you might use everyday at home and at school, how it got there, and the future of renewable energy sources. A visual map and story of the energy you might use everyday at home and at school, how it got there, and the future of renewable energy sources. Show less

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

by Kamkwamba, William

Book - 2012

The true story of 14-year-old William Kamkwamba and how we built a windmill out of junkyard scraps to save his Malawi village and their crops. The true story of 14-year-old William Kamkwamba and how we built a windmill out of junkyard scraps to save his Malawi village and their crops. Show less

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The Next Wave

The Quest to Harness the Power of the Oceans

by Rusch, Elizabeth

Book - 2014

Learn more about the energy of the ocean and how we harness the power of waves! Learn more about the energy of the ocean and how we harness the power of waves! Show less

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Doable Renewables

16 Alternative Energy Projects for Young Scientists

by Rigsby, Mike

eBook - 2010

Get hands on with energy with these energy experiments. Get hands on with energy with these energy experiments. Show less

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Renewable Energy

by Brundle, Harriet

Book - 2023

What is a renewable energy source? Learn along with Taavi Turbine and Bella Bulb and become a renewable energy expert! What is a renewable energy source? Learn along with Taavi Turbine and Bella Bulb and become a renewable energy expert! Show less

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Power up

by Fishman, Seth

Book - 2019

An exploration of the relationship between the human body and all the energy that it takes to make it go. An exploration of the relationship between the human body and all the energy that it takes to make it go. Show less

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Brilliant!

Shining a light on sustainable energy

by Mulder, Michelle

eBook - 2013

Did you know that cars can run on french-fry grease or that human poop can be used to provide power to classrooms? Sometimes it takes some imagination to rethink energy. Did you know that cars can run on french-fry grease or that human poop can be used to provide power to classrooms? Sometimes it takes some imagination to rethink energy. Show less

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The Mystery of the Glowing Light

by Miller, Valerie

Book - 2021

Join Tommy the dog and Remi the cat as they charge into the shocking world of electricity and the electrical grid! . Join Tommy the dog and Remi the cat as they charge into the shocking world of electricity and the electrical grid! . Show less

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The Case of the Shiny Roof

by Miller, Valerie

Book - 2022

Tommy and Remi are at it again, this time exploring the power of the sun with the help of their science consultant Reginald and new friend Sol. Together, ...Show more Tommy and Remi are at it again, this time exploring the power of the sun with the help of their science consultant Reginald and new friend Sol. Together, they learn how the energy from the sun can be used in so many ways, from making electricity to cooking dinner to growing plants. Show less

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Energy Island

How One Community Harnessed the Wind and Changed Their World

by Drummond, Allan

Book - 2011

Learn about the people who live on the Danish island of Samsø who decided to use wind energy to power their lives and became the "Energy Island." Learn about the people who live on the Danish island of Samsø who decided to use wind energy to power their lives and became the "Energy Island." Show less

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Energy

Physical Science for Kids

by Diehn, Andi

eBook - 2018

Do you have a lot of energy? What else has energy? Just about everything that moves! Discover different forms of energy, including heat, light, and chemical energy, that keep the world working and moving. Do you have a lot of energy? What else has energy? Just about everything that moves! Discover different forms of energy, including heat, light, and chemical energy, that keep the world working and moving. Show less

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Solar Energy Projects

Easy Energy Activities for Future Engineers!

by Alkire, Jessie

Book - 2019

More energy activities to help you and your future engineers get hands on for Science Literacy Week! More energy activities to help you and your future engineers get hands on for Science Literacy Week! Show less

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Push-pull Morning

Dog-powered Poems About Matter and Energy

by Peters, Lisa Westberg

Book - 2023

If you're a curious child and you get a new dog, you discover all kinds of things! Told through poetry, learn all about science along with a new pet. If you're a curious child and you get a new dog, you discover all kinds of things! Told through poetry, learn all about science along with a new pet. Show less

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