Why children's books are not just for children

You want to read a book in English for the first time, but the idea of bringing your 500-page dictionary with you as you read in bed does not sound appealing or comfortable.  Don't be ashamed - there is nothing wrong with reading children's books! Children's books are great because they let your imagination fly but also can be surprisingly informative.

Take Richard Scarry for example.  Scarry was an American author and illustrator from the 1950s to the 1990s.  His works are loved by young children for their anthropomorphic animals (animals that act like humans).  As I child, I loved reading his books over and over.  I remembered them being very simple but when I saw this page from one of his books, I realized they were actually complex and very informative.  Even adults can learn from his books.

So take a break from reading a difficult book and have fun learning about how electricity is made with Richard Scarry!  Enjoy!

Vocabulary:
     Coal, Boiler, Turbine, Steam, Windmill, Electric current

After studying the picture and the text, see if you can explain how electricity works in your own words.