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An online database with information about a variety of topics, including energy! Click here for access.

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J 621.3 C

A guide to the fascinating story of energy! Investigate the ideas and discoveries that have changed our perception of the universe.

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J 531.1 D

Find out the difference between potential and kinetic energy, learn about the different types of energy, and more!

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World Book. (2019). Discovery Science Encyclopedia: Matter and energy. World Book.

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Discovery Science Encyclopedia: Matter and Energy

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Discovery Science Encyclopedia: Matter and Energy

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Everything you could ever want to know about energy, all in one place!

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Gifford, C. (2011). The Kingfisher science encyclopedia (3rd ed.). Kingfisher.

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The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia by Clive Gifford

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The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia by Clive Gifford

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J 503 K

An illustrated science encyclopedia. Learn about light and energy, forces and movement, electricity and electronics, and everything in between!

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DK Publishing. (2019). First how things work encyclopedia: A first reference book for children. DK Children.

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First How Things Work Encyclopedia: A First Reference Book for Children

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First How Things Work Encyclopedia: A First Reference Book for Children

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J 603 H

Explore inner workings of everyday objects, from lightbulbs and engines to roller coasters and laptops.

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Eboch, M. M. (2020). The future of energy: From solar cells to flying wind farms. Capstone Press.  

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The Future of Energy: From Solar Cells to Flying Wind Farms by M. M. Eboch

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The Future of Energy: From Solar Cells to Flying Wind Farms by M. M. Eboch

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J 621.3 E

How might solar, water, wind, and geothermal power come to our rescue? Take a look at some of the exciting possibilities!

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J 531.6 M

Uncover the truth about the forces of physical science. Delve deeper into the topics of electricity, motion, gravity, and more!

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Langdo, B. (2024). Wind to electricity. Bellwether Media.

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How does wind turn into electricity? Read to find out!

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Kopp, M. (2019). Energy: Secrets in science that led to discovery or disaster. (Crabtree).

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Energy: Secrets in Science that Led to Discovery or Disaster by Megan Kopp

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Energy: Secrets in Science that Led to Discovery or Disaster by Megan Kopp

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J 333.7 K

Real-world stories about environmental disasters, political sabotage, and cyberattacks highlight the top secret research that led to the development of nuclear energy.

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Batchelor, J. (2019). Physical Science: Energy. Children's Press.

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Physical Science: Energy by Jacob Batchelor

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Physical Science: Energy by Jacob Batchelor

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J 531.6 B

Conduct experiments and find out how humans have learned to harness energy in different ways!

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Clark, S. P. (2021). Planet power: Explore the world's renewable energy. (A. Beghelli, Illus.). Barefoot Books.

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Planet Power: Explore the World's Renewable Energy by Stacy P. Clark

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Planet Power: Explore the World's Renewable Energy by Stacy P. Clark

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J 333.7 C

Learn about six forms of renewable energy that are helping to protect our planet.

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DeCristofano, C. C. (2018). Running on sunshine: How does solar energy work?. (G. Medeiros, Illus.). Harper.

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Running on Sunshine: How Does Solar Energy Work? by Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano

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Running on Sunshine: How Does Solar Energy Work? by Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano

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J 333.7 D

How does solar energy work? Read and find out all about how we can use solar energy to make the world run on sunshine!

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Kamkwamba, W., & Mealer, B. (2012). The boy who harnessed the wind. (E. Zunon, Illus.). Dial Books for Young Readers.

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer

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JB Kamkwamba K

When William Kamkwamba's village was hit by a drought in 2001, he figured out how to build a windmill that could bring electricity and save his family's crops.

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Fishman, S. (2019). Power up: Your incredible, spectacular, supercharged body. (I. Greenberg, Illus.). Greenwillow Books

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Power Up: Your Incredible, Spectacular, Supercharged Body by Seth Fishman

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Power Up: Your Incredible, Spectacular, Supercharged Body by Seth Fishman

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J 612 F

Did you know that there is enough energy in your pinky finger to power a city for an entire day? From reading to running, our bodies depend on energy to work. Explore the relationship between energy and our incredible bodies!

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Westergaard, A. (2021). A life electric: The story of Nikola Tesla. (J. Sarda, Illus.). Viking.

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A Life Electric: The Story of Nikola Tesla by Azadeh Westergaard

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A Life Electric: The Story of Nikola Tesla by Azadeh Westergaard

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JB Tesla W

Explore the life and groundbreaking electrical inventions of Nikola Tesla!

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Hirsch, A. (2023). Electricity: Energy in action. First Second Books.

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J Graphic 537 H

Where does electricity come from? What does it do? Read on to learn how electricity keeps the world running!

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Zettwoch, D. (2019). Cars: Engines that move you. First Second Books.

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Cars: Engines That Move You by Dan Zettwoch

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Cars: Engines That Move You by Dan Zettwoch

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J Graphic 629.2 Z

Explore where cars come from and how they work!

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Wilgus, B. A. (2017). Flying Machines: How the Wright Brothers Soared. (M. Brooks, Illus.) First Second Books.

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Flying Machines: How the Wright Brothers Soared by Benjamin A. Wilgus

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Flying Machines: How the Wright Brothers Soared by Benjamin A. Wilgus

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JB Wright W

In the competitive race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather. Learn about how mechanical failures, lack of information, and even other aviators complicated the Wright brothers' journey.

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Reed, M. K. (2019). Wild weather: Storms, meteorology, and climate. (J. Hill, Illus.). First Second Books.

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Wild Weather: Storms, Meteorology, and Climate by MK Reed

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Wild Weather: Storms, Meteorology, and Climate by MK Reed

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J Graphic 551.5 R

What is the difference between weather and climate? Can someone outrun a tornado? Does the rotation of the Earth affect wind currents? And does meteorology have anything to do with meteors? Stormin Norman Weatherby is gearing up to answer all your wildest questions!

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Scott, M. (2018). Robots and drones: Past, present, and future. (J. Chabot, Illus.). First Second Books.

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Robots and Drones: Past, Present, and Future by Mairghread Scott

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Robots and Drones: Past, Present, and Future by Mairghread Scott

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J Graphic 629.8 S

Explore the evolution of robotics, from the world's earliest mechanized robots to modern machines used in the home, in the military, and in space exploration.

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A source for all of your nonfiction research needs. Use the database to search for information related to energy and more! Click here for access.

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A digital reference collection with information about a variety of topics, including energy! Click here for access.

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An interactive digital resource all about science! Search for your topic. Click here for access.

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Educational videos and activities. Learn about forms of energy, energy sources, and more! Click here for access

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Our curriculum science website. Log in with Amplify to learn more about the energy crisis in Ergstown. Click here to log in.

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Maintained by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

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Engaging riddles, puzzles, experiments, activities, and more to teach you about energy!

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Games & Activities - Energy Kids: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

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Videos, games, and activities about energy sources, production, and use.

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Energy Sources for Kids - Science Games and Videos

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Energy Sources for Kids - Interesting videos, lessons, quiz games, interactive diagrams, presentations and activities on energy sources.

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Maintained by the University of Manchester

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The Children's University of Manchester: Energy and the Environment

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The Children's University of Manchester: Energy and the Environment

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Information about energy types and sources, as well as related environmental issues. Click here for website

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Explains and illustrates how electricity and natural gas are produced and delivered.

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Coal plants have helped Duke Energy reliably meet customer needs for more than a century and represent about 27% of our generation portfolio. As we pursue cleaner energy technologies to meet increasing customer demand, we are shifting our fuel mix toward more low- and no-carbon fuel sources and relying less on coal-fired units.

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Electricity Generation - How Energy Works - Duke Energy

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Duke Energy explains how electricity and other energy sources are produced and delivered. Find resources to help students with energy science too.

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Energy forms and changes. HTML [Video game]. University of Colorado.

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PhET Simulations: Energy Forms and Changes

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PhET Simulations: Energy Forms and Changes

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Investigate the relationship between energy and temperature, as you change matter from one form to another!

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Explore how heating and cooling iron, brick, water, and olive oil adds or removes energy. See how energy is transferred between objects. Build your own system, with energy sources, changers, and users. Track and visualize how energy flows and changes through your system.

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Circuit construction kit: DC. HTML [Video game]. University of Colorado. 

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PhET Simulations: Circuit Construction Kit

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PhET Simulations: Circuit Construction Kit

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Construct a circuit, and watch how energy moves and changes from one form to another!

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Welcome to Circuit Construction Kit: DC. It has 2 interactive screens that you can explore. Choose a screen to start exploring.

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Energy skate park. HTML [Video game]. University of Colorado. 

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Skate your way into an understanding of potential and kinetic energy!

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Learn about conservation of energy with a skater gal! Explore different tracks and view the kinetic energy, potential energy and friction as she moves. Build your own tracks, ramps, and jumps for the skater.

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Balloons and static electricity. HTML [Video game]. University of Colorado. 

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PhET Simulations: Balloons and Static Electricity

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PhET Simulations: Balloons and Static Electricity

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Learn the shocking truth about how electricity moves between objects!

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Grab a balloon to explore concepts of static electricity such as charge transfer, attraction, repulsion, and induced charge.

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Pendulum lab. HTML [Video game]. University of Colorado. 

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Learn what happens to objects' energy when they collide!

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SciShow Kids. (2016, November 18). The power of circuits [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOFp8bHTN30

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Have you ever wondered how you can turn the light on in your house? Or why you can push a doorbell and it makes a sound? This happens because of circuits! Join Jessi and Squeaks as they learn how circuits work, and make their very own!

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The Power of Circuits! | Technology for Kids | SciShow Kids

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Mystery Science. (2019, April 1). How do batteries work? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uviF7ensN1I

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How do batteries work? Where does battery power come from? Watch this video to find out!

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Science kids: All about energy [Film]. (2017). Wonderscape Entertainment.

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J DVD 531.6 S

What is the Law of Conservation of Energy? What are potential and kinetic energy? What is work? The answers can all be found in this exciting video!

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Science kids: Electricity [Film]. (2021). Wonderscape Entertainment.

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Science Kids: Electricity (From Light Bulbs to E-Transportation)

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Science Kids: Electricity (From Light Bulbs to E-Transportation)

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J DVD 537 S

What is static electricity? How is electricity generated? What makes a light bulb work? How do electric batteries function? The answers can all be found in this exciting video!

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Bill Nye the science guy: Energy [Film]. (2005). Disney Educational Productions.

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J DVD 531.6 E

Learn how to conduct experiments that transform potential energy into kinetic energy!

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Barchers, S. (2017). Energía. Teacher Created Materials.

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J SP 531.6 B

La energía está a nuestro alrededor. ¡Explora los diferentes tipos de energía y de dónde vienen!

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Green, J., & Gordon M. (2012). ¿Por qué debo ahorrar energía?. Anaya.

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¿Por qué debo ahorrar energía? por Jen Green y Mike Gordon

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¿Por qué debo ahorrar energía? por Jen Green y Mike Gordon

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J SP 333.7 G

Por qué es importante no malgastar la energía? ¿Qué podemos hacer nosotros para contribuir al ahorro energético? Acompaña a los protagonistas de esta historia y encontrarás las respuestas a esas preguntas.

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Otterman, J. (2020). Con la energía del sol. Teacher Created Materials.

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Con la energía del sol por Joseph Otterman

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Con la energía del sol por Joseph Otterman

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J SP 333.7 O

¡Aprenda cómo los científicos canalizan la energía del sol para impulsar innovaciones asombrosas!

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Stille, D. (2007). La energía : calor, luz y combustible. (S. Boyd, Illus.). Picture Window Books.

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La energía : calor, luz y combustible por Darlene R. Stille

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La energía : calor, luz y combustible por Darlene R. Stille

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SP J 531.6 S

Descubra las formas de energía, incluida la energía química, la energía cinética y la energía solar.

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Silverman, B. (2014). La energía a nuestro alrededor. Rourke Educational Media.

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La energía a nuestro alrededor por Buffy Silverman

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La energía a nuestro alrededor por Buffy Silverman

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J SP 531 S

¡Explore las muchas formas en que la energía impulsa nuestro mundo!