What Would It Take to Make an Energy Blade?

by Roberta Baxter

Overview

In science fiction, energy blades are weapons or tools that look like glowing swords. How could one of these powerful devices work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using plasma. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life energy blade!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496665973
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Sci-Fi Tech
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	640L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Sword of Light 4

Chapter 2 What is an Energy Blade? 7

Chapter 3 How Would an Energy Blade Work? 11

Chapter 4 Current Tech 18

Chapter 5 What Tech is Needed? 22

Chapter 6 What could the Future Look Like? 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Provides information about how scientists are working to turn objects made famous by science fiction into science fact; Topic has appeal for struggling and reluctant readers; High-interest text that is appropriately leveled, along with vivid photos, make science facts exciting and understandable for readers; Topics appeal to readers who have seen these objects mentioned in sci-fi movies, video games, books, and more; High-interest approach to meet Next Generation Science Standards