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The lab activities in this book will let you \u003cstrong\u003eexplore almost everything about energy--what it is, how we find it, how we use it, and how we can save it\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Uniting this collection of science experiments for the kitchen, backyard, or classroom is the goal to explore and discover \u003cstrong\u003ereal energy solutions\u003c\/strong\u003e. The chapters cross all categories--from \u003cstrong\u003esteam\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eelectricity\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003echemical reactions\u003c\/strong\u003e, to \u003cstrong\u003ewater\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esolar\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cstrong\u003e wind power\u003c\/strong\u003e--allowing kids to compare and test the different sources and to discover their strengths and failings. Why is one source of energy is more efficient for a one situation but not for another? Why might two energy sources combined work better than a single source? Which sources are \u003cstrong\u003erenewable\u003c\/strong\u003e? Projects are geared to understanding\u003cstrong\u003e actual issues in the news today\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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