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Energy Island
SKU
014102
ISBN
9781250056764
Grade 1-5
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Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
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Auditory
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Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
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Everything you need is included.
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Description
Here is a scientific storybook that encourages the use of environmentally healthy energy. Based on the story of Samso Island in Denmark, learn how the islanders used natural resources to create enough energy to fuel the island. Encouraged by a teacher named Soren Hermansen, they went from using outside power sources, to finding creative solutions to farm their own green energy. Throughout the story there are many definitions of different types of energy and their effects on the world, in addition to the story line. 30 pgs, pb.
Publisher's Description of Energy Island
Hold onto your hats! It's windy on the Danish island of Sams. Meet the environmentally friendly people who now proudly call their home Energy Island.
At a time when most countries are producing ever-increasing amounts of CO2, the rather ordinary citizens of Sams have accomplished something extraordinaryin just ten years they have reduced their carbon emissions by 140% and become almost completely energy independent. A narrative tale and a science book in one, this inspiring true story proves that with a little hard work and a big idea, anyone can make a huge step toward energy conservation.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Square Fish |
| Author: | Allan Drummond |
| Grades: | 1-5 |
| ISBN: | 9781250056764 |
| Length in Inches: | 10 |
| Width in Inches: | 10 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
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