Energy All Around Us: A Fun Book about Energy for Kids
A Fun, Colorful, and Engaging Introduction to Energy for Young Minds
“Energy All Around Us: A Fun Book about Energy for Kids” is a wonderful gateway into one of the most exciting and important topics in science—energy. Aimed squarely at curious kids from kindergarten through third grade, this book pulls readers in with its playful, colorful pages and straight-to-the-point explanations. It helps kids realize that energy isn’t some far-off, invisible idea. Instead, it’s right there in their everyday lives, charging up everything they do, every object they use, and every action they see.
Bright, cheerful pictures and simple, friendly language fill the pages. With every flip, kids discover how energy moves and changes, right in front of their eyes. From sunshine helping plants grow tall, to the spin of a toy top, or the boost we get from our breakfast, every chapter takes familiar moments and shows the energy inside them. The gentle rhymes and steady rhythm make the reading fun, helping little ones soak up basic ideas about what energy is and why it’s at the heart of how our world works.
This delightful book breaks down all sorts of energy—light, heat, sound, motion—so kids can see there’s more than one way energy pops up. One big lesson shines through: energy doesn’t just disappear; it keeps shifting, transforming from one kind to another. To keep kids thinking and observing, the book tosses in interactive questions that tie back to real life, like, “How does your flashlight make light?” or, “What’s happening when you speed up on your bike?” With questions like these, young readers are nudged to become little scientists, looking closer at the world around them.
Whether it’s for group storytime at school or family reading snuggled on the couch, “Energy All Around Us: A Fun Book about Energy for Kids” is a perfect fit. The book is lined up with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for physical science, so you know it’s both up-to-date and practical for classrooms. It helps teachers introduce kids to key science ideas, like how energy moves, the basics of how things go from here to there, and how one thing can lead to another. Best of all, it does this in a way that’s lively, understandable, and instantly relevant to a child’s life—building up excitement and a solid science foundation, page by colorful page.
What Kids Will Learn:
Energy is Everywhere:
Energy makes things happen—whether it's movement, light, sound, or heat. Without energy, the world would be dark, still, and silent.
Different Forms of Energy:
Children will discover how energy comes in different forms, such as light, heat, sound, mechanical energy, electrical energy, and chemical energy.
How Energy Moves:
From food giving us strength to electricity powering lights and devices, children will understand how energy changes form in everyday activities.
Energy in Nature:
Learn how energy flows through nature, from the sun helping plants grow to how animals use energy to move.
Simple Concepts for Big Ideas:
Through fun and interactive examples, kids will explore how energy powers the world, from a toy’s movement to the food we eat.
Sample Lessons and Activities:
- Week 1 – What Is Energy?
Focus: Energy makes things happen (movement, light, sound, heat).
Activities:
- Sorting cards into “energy/no energy”
- Classroom energy walk
- ELA Tie-in: Write 1–2 sentences: “Energy makes ___ happen.”
- Math Tie-in: Count how many things in the room use energy and create a class graph.
- Art Tie-in: Draw an object that uses energy.
- Energy Forms:
Each chapter introduces a different form of energy with real-life examples, including:
- Light Energy: How sunlight and light bulbs help us see and grow.
- Heat (Thermal) Energy: What makes things warm and how we use it in daily life.
- Sound Energy: How vibrations create sound and how we hear them.
- Mechanical Energy: The energy of motion and how things move or are ready to move.
- Electrical Energy: Powers modern life—from lights to devices.
- Chemical Energy: How food and fuels store energy and release it when needed.
- Interactive Questions:
Each chapter invites children to think, explore, and ask questions like:
- “What makes a flashlight light up?”
- “What happens when you ride your bike really fast?”
Perfect for Early STEM Learners:
- Grades: K-3
- Subjects: Science, Math, Language Arts, Art, Physical Education
- Learning Focus: Energy transfer, motion, cause and effect, and basic scientific inquiry.
What Parents and Teachers Are Saying:
5.0 out of 5 stars
"A great introduction to energy for young children!"
“This book does an amazing job of explaining energy in a way that’s both fun and educational. The illustrations are bright and engaging, and the text is simple enough for young readers to understand.”
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Perfect for classroom use!"
“I used this in my kindergarten class, and the kids loved it! They were so excited to learn about energy and the different ways it shows up in their daily lives. A fantastic resource for teachers!”
5.0 out of 5 stars
"My kids love it!"
“This book made learning about energy so much fun. My 5-year-old son couldn’t get enough of it, and he now asks questions about energy every day. Highly recommended!”
Purchase the Book
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Introduce your child to the exciting world of energy with Energy All Around Us: A Fun Book about Energy for Kids —an engaging, educational, and colorful exploration of the energy that powers everything around us.