Opening Remarks: Why is energy important?
Energy History Timeline

Chapter 1: The Story of Energy That Started with Fire
1.
Fire, Become Man's Friend!
Learn more: The Secret of Fire Revealed in Korean Mythology / Discuss
2.
The man who discovered fire changed the world!
Learn more: When was fire first used? / Discuss
3.
There is energy other than fire?
Learn more: Forests are humanity's oldest friend! / Discuss

Chapter 2: The Emergence of Energy That Changed Industry
1.
Coal powers the factories?
Learn more: It's time to say goodbye to coal! / Discuss
2.
Petroleum, a replacement for whale oil!
Learn more: Will Oil Disappear? / Discuss
3.
Oil causes war?
Learn more: What Does OPEC Do? / Discuss
4.
Nuclear power, transformed from a weapon of war to energy!
Learn more: Why is spent nuclear fuel a problem? / Discuss
5.
Oil hidden in the rocks, the secret of the shale revolution!
Learn more: Why is our country also concerned about the South China Sea? / Discuss

Chapter 3: The Earth is getting hotter, let's change energy!
1.
Why is the Earth getting hotter?
Learn more: Why Melting Glaciers Are Dangerous / Discuss
2.
The sun and wind generate electricity?
Learn more: Why Solar and Wind Are Right for Our Country? / Discuss
3.
Our small actions to save the Earth!
Learn more: Are there good foods that can help combat the climate crisis? / Discuss

Closing Remarks_Close Pandora's Jar

The fire that illuminated civilization becomes a warning signal for the climate crisis.

Chapter 1 of the book begins with the discovery of the energy called 'fire'.
Through the myth of Prometheus, the symbolism and importance of fire are unraveled, and it is explained how fire created a turning point in human life, survival, evolution, and even the formation of civilization.
It shows how fire, used for cooking, heating, and nighttime activities, transformed not only the way humans survived but also their way of thinking and social structure, persuasively conveying the idea that energy was not just a technology, but a way of life.

The following content introduces how humans have lived in balance with the ecosystem by utilizing natural energy sources such as trees, animals, wind, and water, and points out how that balance has gradually been disrupted with industrial development.
Historical facts such as the Neolithic and Iron Ages, overexploitation of wood and charcoal, and depletion of resources due to population growth are abundantly introduced, allowing readers to naturally understand that energy is the 'environment'.

Energies at the heart of the Industrial Revolution and war

Chapter 2 examines how the energy sources that drove the industrial age—coal, oil, and nuclear power—changed the world.
Coal powered the steam engine, leading to the Industrial Revolution, and oil became a crucial element in the automobile, aviation, and plastics industries, as well as in warfare, according to the flow of time.

In particular, the changes in industrial structure brought about by the transition from whale oil to petroleum, the first and second oil shocks surrounding oil, the Middle East war, and the development of American energy hegemony go beyond simple technological history and expand into the perspective of political and economic history.

Nuclear energy deals with both "technological advancement" and "the shadow of danger," and the Fukushima and Chernobyl accidents prompt reflection on how energy choices significantly impact society as a whole.
In particular, the 'Learn More' and 'Discuss' sections for each energy help young people think critically based on their background knowledge.

In the Age of Climate Crisis, Talking About Renewable Energy

Chapter 3 discusses the need for energy transition based on the reality of the climate crisis we face today.
Through various phenomena, including the rapid increase in greenhouse gas emissions since the Industrial Revolution, melting glaciers, and extreme weather events, the causes and warnings of the climate crisis are explained, and renewable energy is scientifically and socially considered a key alternative for our time.

It explains the principles and pros and cons of eco-friendly energy sources such as solar, wind, hydrogen, and electric vehicles in an easy-to-understand manner, and makes you think about the future changes that new energy systems will bring.

What is most impressive is that it even provides specific guidelines for daily life that young people can put into practice.
By connecting everyday choices—food, consumption, transportation, and eating habits—to energy conservation and carbon reduction, it motivates readers to become active climate citizens.

Energy Literacy for the Future: A Must-Have Book for Youth

"Energy Stories for Today's Youth" is a general education book that explains the somewhat difficult and vast topic of energy in an easy, fun, and comprehensive way.
This book, which covers a wide range of fields including science, history, politics, environment, and economics, is not simply a book that provides information, but a book that fosters thought.

The message, "Energy is Life," helps readers understand that energy choices are not just technical matters, but also connect to human rights, justice, and sustainability.

I hope that through this book, young people will gain a new perspective on energy, the world, and their own relationships, and develop the strength to prepare for the future.