Discover the world around you in a new and exciting way

You and the world around you are full of energy. From the food you eat to the awesome power of the stars, energy is a part of everything in the Universe.

How much energy is there in a bolt of lightning? Why is there more heat in an iceberg than a cup of tea? Find out how energy affects your daily life, the ways it is released, how plants and animals use energy in extreme climates and see for yourself how it is everywhere.

Special fold-out pages reveal a spectacular encounter with the Sun, and incredible images show that science is all around us.

This book is part of a book series called See For Yourself .

There are 64 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2007 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

Chris Woodford graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in Natural Sciences. He is a science writer working for various newspapers, magazines and scientific journals as well an author. He lives in Dorset. David Cockburn has written several successful revision guides for Leckie & Leckie.