tidal power

Explores how the wind, sun, and tides are being used to create alternate forms of energy that are both renewable and better for the environment.

Photographs, illustrations, and text introduce readers to energy conservation and the power of water as an energy source.

Explores the use of ocean waves as a renewable energy source.

Text and photographs provide an introduction to hydropower.

Examines the history of water energy, such as wave power, tidal energy, or hydroelectricity, how it works, and how it could viably replace more polluting sources of energy such as oil and coal.

Follow Annette von Jouanne, her students, and her private-company partners as they struggle to create wave-energy devices that float atop the waves in an attempt to harness the power from the oceans.

"For centuries, falling water has been used in parts of the world to create energy to run grinding stones at mills and irrigation systems for crops. This interesting book shows how the use of this 'clean' form of energy, called hydroelectricity, is being expanded to help us build a more sustainable future. Discover how other forms of water-based energy, such as energy from ocean waves and tides, are being harnessed and used to help create electricity to power our homes, offices, and factories."--Provided by publisher.

Explores how the wind, sun, and tides are being used to create alternate forms of energy that are both renewable and better for the environment.

Contains thirteen articles that provide a variety of perspectives on the potential of wave and tidal power, the threats they may pose, and the possibility that wave and tidal power companies might secure a significant portion of the renewable energy market.