How does nuclear energy work?
The method for creating energy shown in this clip is called "nuclear fission" - as mentioned on page 8 of your book.

Fascinating facts about nuclear fission and fusion

Discover how nuclear fusion happens in the Sun

See inside a nuclear reactor and find out how it works

Renewable energy

Websites to visit

Watch a video about different kinds of renewable energy
Click on the playlist to find out about other forms of renewable energy.

Take a 360° tour of an offshore wind farm
Click on the video and drag to look around.

Did you know Iceland is completely powered by nature?

How can the ocean be used to make energy?
Click on the playlist to find out about other forms of renewable energy.

Light up houses with renewable energy in an online game
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Energy of the future

Websites to visit

Can you light a sports field using footsteps?

Find out about energy-generating shoes

What's a "fatberg" and can it be used to make fuel?
Video may not work where you are due to BBC copyright restrictions.

Discover glowing rocks, energy-generating balls - and more!

Important!

Internet safety

Children, make sure you follow these three simple rules when using the internet:

Always ask an adult's permission before using the internet.
Never give out personal information, such as your name, address, school or telephone number.
If a website asks you to type in your name or email address, check with an adult first.

For more tips, see Internet safety for children.

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For more on internet safety, see Internet advice for adults.

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About this book

See inside
See inside energy

We all need energy for our lives – and lots of it. Find out what energy is, how it affects our planet and the exciting new inventions scientists are creating to make energy in the future, in this fascinating introduction to an important topic. With over 65 flaps to lift and links to specially selected websites to find out more.

See the other books in this series.

Alice James

Alice James joined Usborne in 2015, after several years of working in primary schools. She absolutely loves science, and over the years has lived with chimps, spent a month in the rainforest, studied Biology at Oxford University, and grown 200 carnivorous plants (not necessarily in that order). Whilst at Usborne Alice has worked on books on all kinds of science topics, from space to energy to the periodic table.

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