From Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment to the latest advances in solar energy, investigate the many ways we use the Earth's natural resources. Includes four feature segments. Sources of Energy; Examines renewable and nonrenewable energy, providing a deeper understanding of where our power comes from. Electricity; Investigates this force we've learned to harness, including electric currents, circuits, and static electricity. Magnetism; Discusses the relationship between electricity and magnetism and how electromagnetic energy powers our world. Solar Energy; Visits the Rocky Mountain Institute, one of the most energy efficient buildings in the world, for a look at solar energy.

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