Renewable Energy - Book 4 : Conversion, livre ebook

The Kawi popular science series on Renewable Energy is a unique collection of chi. dren's books which educates the reader on the various forms of energy. The books present scientific explanation of how natural elements can be exploited in order to Increase energy supply in Africa. The series comprises of six books and focuses on solar energy, hydropower wind, biogas and wood fuelAuthors from different regions in Africa were commissioned to develop an interesting set of books, which expose the vastness and abundance of Africa's natural resources. They provide ample African cultural and traditional examples which have sustained the cont nent's energy needs and application for years. A wide range of activities, exercises drawn from African experiences have been used to make the series lively and relevant to young African readersThis book informs children that energy cannot be destroyed. It merely changes from one form to another. The same energy form can be used in many d Morent ways. For exam. ple potential energy becomes Kinetic energy which can become mechanical energy. The book has several examples of children's fun activities explaining different aspects of energyThe authors, Lirahalbonoe Molapo works as a researcher and writer at the Maseru Resource Centre while Nthunt's Maphasa is a senior stail officer at the National Curriculum Development Centre in Maseru.Titles in the Kawi Renewable Energy series include: Book 1 Renewable Energy - Sources Book 2 Renewable Energy - Uses Book 3 Renewable Energy - Conservation Book 4 Renewable Energy - Conversion Book 5 Renewable Energy - Storage Book 6 Renewable Energy - Challenges for AfricaThe Kawi series is the product of a project implemented joint by UNESCO and the African Publishers' Network with support from the Ministry for Foreign Afairs of Finland and the Canadian International Development Agency