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What Matters Most?: Energy and Power

Paul Mason, Author

Nigel Baines, Illustrator

Series: What Matters Most?

Imprint: Wayland

Publication date: June 26, 2025

Category: Science: general interest

ISBN: 9781526324504

Series: What Matters Most?

Imprint: Wayland

Publication date: September 12, 2024

Category: Science: general interest

ISBN: 9781526324511

Learn about different sorts of energy by meeting some hilarious characters who are keen to explain why they are the most important!

This book makes science learning fun and engaging for children aged 7 plus. Meet the fossil fuels: coal, gas and oil who think they’re all very important and want to explain why. But the alternative energies solar, wind and water all have something to say about that! So which type of energy really matters most?

What Matters Most is a series of humorous books for children that explain science processes with lively comic artwork and show why variety is important. Titles in the series:
Body Bits
Energy and Power
Gravity and other Forces
Materials
Plant Parts
The Sun, the Moon and the Planets

Paul Mason

Paul’s books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world’s best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy.

Nigel Baines

Nigel Baines is an experienced illustrator and book designer who has worked for various trade publishing houses. He is a keen walker and would like to spend half the year living on top of the Andes. His other great loves are Grantham Town Football Club and any kind of travel.