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What Matters Most?: Energy and Power
Series: What Matters Most?
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Learn about different sorts of energy by meeting some hilarious characters who are keen to explain why they are the most important!This book makes science learning fun and engaging for children aged 7 plus. Meet the fossil fuels: coal, gas and oil who think they're all...
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Learn about different sorts of energy by meeting some hilarious characters who are keen to explain why they are the most important!This book makes science learning fun and engaging for children aged 7 plus. Meet the fossil fuels: coal, gas and oil who think they're all very important and want to explain why. But the alternative energies solar, wind and water all have something to say about that! So which type of energy really matters most? What Matters Most is a series of humorous books for children that explain science processes with lively comic artwork and show why variety is important. Titles in the series:Body BitsEnergy and Power Gravity and other Forces Materials Plant Parts The Sun, the Moon and the Planets
Series: What Matters Most?
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What Matters Most?: Energy and Power
Learn about different sorts of energy by meeting some hilarious characters who are keen to explain why they are the most important!This book makes science learning fun and engaging for children aged 7 plus. Meet the fossil fuels: coal, gas and oil who think they're all very important and want to explain why. But the alternative energies solar, wind and...PaperbackSold Out
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781526324504
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 June 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wayland
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Nigel Baines
- Illustrated by Nigel Baines
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 208.0mm
Height: 264.0mm
Weight: 151g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Paul Mason (Author)
Paul's books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world's best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy.Nigel Baines (Illustrator) Nigel Baines is an experienced illustrator and book designer who has worked for various trade publishing houses. He is a keen walker and would like to spend half the year living on top of the Andes. His other great loves are Grantham Town Football Club and any kind of travel.Also by Paul Mason
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