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We use electricity and other types of energy every day. But did you know that some kinds of energy can make Earth dirty? Join Tyler to learn how we can use energy wisely. Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and more with Tyler and Trina in the Planet Protectors series, part of the Cloverleaf Books¿ collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

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"Aimed at getting the youngest children to think about energy conservation, this pleasantly illustrated entry in the Planet Protectors series follows a young boy named Tyler through one day at school and home as he monitors energy use as a member of his school's Power Patrol. Colorful cartoon drawings of Tyler interacting with schoolmates and family are accompanied by a brief text and occasional one- or two-sentence sidebars giving more technical background information. Several different sources of energy (electricity, oil, coal, wind) and the problem with each are touched upon with the message, 'Wherever our energy comes from, we should try to use less of it.' Suggestions for conserving are limited to avoiding unnecessary use of cars and turning off and unplugging household appliances, so there's not a lot of research value, but it ought to nonetheless spark useful discussions. Back matter includes an exercise to identify items that use energy at home, a minimal glossary, a reference list, and an index." --Booklist

Children's Literature - Joella Peterson

Tyler is a school boy who is part of the "Power Patrol." It is his job to look for ways to save energy. First Tyler explains what energy does. Energy is used to "heat buildings and light rooms. People even used energy to make my lunch box." Then Tyler tells why it is important to use less energy to help save the earth. When Tyler explains about some different types of energy there is a fact bubble that mentions that even though wind energy is clean, it is not perfect. Tyler finishes his story by helping to explain how to be on the "Power Patrol" at home. There is even a "Play the Power Patrol Game" at the end of the book to see if a reader can find all of the sources of power in a particular illustration. Young readers will enjoy this short story that reads more like a picture book than an informational book on energy. There are also quite a few gems in the text and illustrations that will help readers laugh (such as Tyler mentioning that "pizza energy" is his favorite to eat or his classmate making a funny face). A glossary, list of further resources, and a brief index complete the book. Reviewer: Joella Peterson

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172229909
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	11/15/2019
Series:	Cloverleaf Books ¿ Planet Protectors
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

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Editorial Reviews

"Aimed at getting the youngest children to think about energy conservation, this pleasantly illustrated entry in the Planet Protectors series follows a young boy named Tyler through one day at school and home as he monitors energy use as a member of his school's Power Patrol. Colorful cartoon drawings of Tyler interacting with schoolmates and family are accompanied by a brief text and occasional one- or two-sentence sidebars giving more technical background information. Several different sources of energy (electricity, oil, coal, wind) and the problem with each are touched upon with the message, 'Wherever our energy comes from, we should try to use less of it.' Suggestions for conserving are limited to avoiding unnecessary use of cars and turning off and unplugging household appliances, so there's not a lot of research value, but it ought to nonetheless spark useful discussions. Back matter includes an exercise to identify items that use energy at home, a minimal glossary, a reference list, and an index." --Booklist

From the Publisher

Tyler is a school boy who is part of the "Power Patrol." It is his job to look for ways to save energy. First Tyler explains what energy does. Energy is used to "heat buildings and light rooms. People even used energy to make my lunch box." Then Tyler tells why it is important to use less energy to help save the earth. When Tyler explains about some different types of energy there is a fact bubble that mentions that even though wind energy is clean, it is not perfect. Tyler finishes his story by helping to explain how to be on the "Power Patrol" at home. There is even a "Play the Power Patrol Game" at the end of the book to see if a reader can find all of the sources of power in a particular illustration. Young readers will enjoy this short story that reads more like a picture book than an informational book on energy. There are also quite a few gems in the text and illustrations that will help readers laugh (such as Tyler mentioning that "pizza energy" is his favorite to eat or his classmate making a funny face). A glossary, list of further resources, and a brief index complete the book. Reviewer: Joella Peterson

Children's Literature - Joella Peterson