Open World 3, Unit 5: Green Ideas
This post contains links. If you make a purchase through these links The English Extension Organization (TEEO) will earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you, which will be used to purchase books for classrooms. It’s a poignant unit to have while the cost of energy rises. This unit discusses sources of energy including solar, nuclear and wind. It also talks about recycling and ways to save energy. Here are some books about this topic:
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (YA version), by William Kampwamba
This inspirational true story is about a boy from Africa who uses items around him to build a pump to get water to grow crops. This edition has been retold for a younger audience. The story has also been made into a film which can be seen on Netflix. (Lexile 860L) what is this? For stronger readers, there is also an unabridged edition with a Lexile measure of 960L.
Finding Out About Solar Energy, by Matt Doeden
(Lexile 730L ) what is this?
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Nuclear Energy, by Debra A. Miller
(No Lexile measure available )
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The Pros and Cons of Wind Power, by Louise Spilsbury and Richard Spilsbury
(Lexile 1210L ) what is this?
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Meltdown!: The Nuclear Disaster in Japan and Our Energy Future, by Alfred B. Bortz
(Lexile 1000L) what is this? Buy on BookDepository
Escape From Chernobyl, by Andy Marino
(Lexile 820L ) what is this?
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