{"product_id":"the-energy-of-nature-9780226668062","title":"The Energy of Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnergy is crucial for events of every kind  in this world or any other. Without energy  nothing would ever happen. Nothing would move and there would be no life. The sun wouldnt shine  winds wouldnt blow  rivers wouldnt flow  trees wouldnt grow  birds wouldnt fly  and fish wouldnt swim; indeed no material object  living or dead  could even exist. In spite of all this  energy is seldom considered a part of what we call \"nature.\"  In The Energy of Nature  E. C. Pielou explores energys role in naturehow and where it originates  what it does  and what becomes of it. Drawing on a wide range of scientific disciplines  from physics  chemistry  and biology to all the earth sciences  as well as on her own lifelong experience as a naturalist  Pielou opens our eyes to the myriad ways energy and its transfer affect the earth and its inhabitants. Along the way we learn how energy is delivered to the earth from the sun; how it causes weather  winds  and tides; how it shapes the earth through mountain building and erosion; how it is captured and used by living things; how it is stored in chemical bonds; how nuclear energy is released; how it heats the unseen depths of the planet and is explosively revealed in the turmoil of earthquakes and volcanoes; how energy manifests itself in magnetism and electromagnetic waves; how we harness it to fuel human societies; and much more.  Filled with fascinating information and and helpful illustrations (hand drawn by the author)  The Energy of Nature is fun  readable  and instructive. Science buffs of all ages will be delighted.  A luminous  inquiring  and thoughtful exploration of Earths energetics.Jocylyn McDowell  Discovery\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45953214218293,"sku":"ByrdShop_0226668061","price":54.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780226668062.jpg?v=1788181740","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-energy-of-nature-9780226668062","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}