Includes bibliographical references (page 44) and index.

From sparks to zap : the story of energy. Let's hear it for the sun! ; Fire (Hurray!) ; Put some muscle into it ; Huff and puff ; Water works ; Full steam ahead! ; Getting a move on ; Electrifying ; Fueling up -- What makes it go? How on earth-- ? ; How to make a fossil fuel ; Hot stuff! ; Cool solutions -- Flying on a french fry! Grow, grow, grow your fuel ; Pond scum in your tank ; Fast fast food ; The little fungus that could ; The scoop on poop ; Muscle power and elbow grease -- Flicking the switch. Have a powerful day ; Plop! Sizzle! ; Bright ideas ; Bananas on ice ; Hang on to your hat ; Wave and smile ; The power of play ; Meanwhile, in the living room ; Zooming ahead.

Did you know that cars can run on french fry grease or that human poop can be used to provide power to classrooms? Kids in Mexico help light up their houses by playing soccer, and in the Philippines, pop bottle skylights are improving the quality of life for thousands of families. Brilliant! is about what happens when you harness the power of imagination and innovation: the world changes for the better! Full of examples of unusual (and often peculiar) power sources, Brilliant! encourages kids to look around for new and sustainable ways to light up the world.

Issued also in electronic format.