Water Power
Energy debate Series
What’s inside...
A topical new series that addresses the pros and cons of all energy courses. Each book looks at the fundamentals of each energy type with information on how they work, their benefits and limits, examples from around the world and the current and future questions. Debates run strongly throughout as readers are encouraged to look at how the type of energy affects people and planet Earth.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-12
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you learn about how water can create energy?
Can you think of any places near us where water might be used as power?
Why do you think it's important to use water for energy?
How do you feel about the ways water helps our planet?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by discussing your own everyday water usage and how it connects to the power explored in the book. Share a personal story related to water to make the connection stronger. Encourage your child to think critically by asking them to imagine a day without water-powered electricity. Compliment their responses to boost their confidence and foster a deeper understanding of the book’s themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of water conservation
Explanation: Through vivid illustrations and engaging text, 'Water Power' educates children about how water is a precious resource that needs to be preserved.
Real-World Application: Children can practice turning off the tap while brushing their teeth and learn to take shorter showers to conserve water at home.
Example Lesson: Understanding water's role in our ecosystem
Explanation: The book explains how water supports plant and animal life, demonstrating its vital role in maintaining our ecosystems.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to participate in local clean-up projects at lakes or rivers to help maintain the health of their community's water sources.
Example Lesson: The science behind the water cycle
Explanation: Richard Spilsbury breaks down the water cycle process in a kid-friendly way that helps children understand evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
Real-World Application: Kids can observe weather patterns and relate rain or snowfall to the water cycle stages they’ve learned from the book.
Example Lesson: Encouraging problem-solving
Explanation: The book presents various scenarios where water issues need solving, such as water scarcity, prompting critical thinking in young readers.
Real-World Application: Children can think of ways to collect and reuse rainwater at home, turning problem-solving into a practical activity.
Example Lesson: Stewardship of natural resources
Explanation: ‘Water Power’ teaches children that they are the future caretakers of our planet’s resources, highlighting the responsibility to protect and conserve water.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied to children participating in environmental clubs at school or taking part in community discussions about sustainable practices.