"Energy is the ability for people and things to do work. But energy exists in many forms. This title explores the properties of chemical energy and how we use it in everyday life. Readers learn how different forms of energy can change into chemical energy. Theyll see what makes chemical energy so unique through full-color photographs, helpful sidebars, and question boxes. The age-appropriate text allows young readers to think critically about the topic and physics in general"-- Provided by publisher.