Energy Sources: The Pros and Cons
Pro/Con (nonfiction) 1,803 words, Level Z (Grade 5), Lexile 970L
Energy Sources: The Pros and Cons informs readers about the major sources of energy consumed in the world today: fossil fuels, hydroelectric energy, solar and wind energy, and nuclear power. Discussions of the pros and cons of each source are included, allowing readers to form their own opinion about the use of each type of energy. Photographs, charts, and diagrams support the text.