<p> It's impossible to imagine our lives without energy, but how often do we really think about where it comes from? With <i>Power Up!</i> discovering what you need to know about energy is easy and fun. Every bright, dynamic double-page spread illustrates cool facts about energy use with colorful infographics, including charts, diagrams, and maps. </p><p> This is where to find out about: <ul> <li> The pros and cons of the top energy sources, like fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and hydropower</li> <li> The straight goods on hot issues like oil sands, fracking, and greenhouse gases</li> <li> Where energy of the future will come from: the sun? tides? algae? or something new? </li> <li> Answers to intriguing questions such as: what's vampire power, and why does it suck? </li> <li> What burning waste can do to reduce all that garbage.</li> </ul></p><p> Designed to appeal to visual learners, reluctant readers, and anyone who is keen to know more about the world of energy, <i>Power Up!</i> packs an impressive amount of information into a concise, appealing book, and serves as an exciting, accessible introduction to the topic. </p>