What Is Wind? introduces readers to the science behind that question, explaining the physics behind the phenomenon through graphs and activities. Easy-to-understand summaries following each chapter highlights the most important points for review.
Describes the benefits and drawbacks of wind energy, and its use around the world. Includes an activity, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
"Wind energy is a growing renewable energy resource. Learn about how this energy technology developed, the risks and rewards of wind power, and whether or not windmills will solve the energy challenges of the future"--Provided by the publisher.
offshore wind power and the race to protect seabirds
Hirsch, Rebecca E
On a rainy March evening, three scientists climb aboard a small boat and head out onto the Chesapeake Bay. Their mission: to sneak up on seabirds sleeping on the water's surface, safely capture them, and bring them to shore so a team of veterinarians can implant high-tech tags and track them. Why? Because wind farms are coming to the Atlantic Ocean, creating much-needed renewable energy. Yet the Atlantic coast is also a migration corridor for millions of birds that are an essential part of the ocean food chain.
George's friend Bill just needs one more day of perfect newspaper deliveries to make a perfect year! But a big snow storm has George and Bill trading in their bikes for a toboggan.
Presents brief discussions of the types and benefits of various alternative energy sources, such as biodiesel, solar, wave and tidal, natural gas, and geothermal, coveringvarious technologies and case studies, with illustrations.
A guide to using wind power that explains how wind power can help improve the environment, power the world's towns and cities, and lessen the world's dependence on dwindling fossil fuel supplies.
Explores the history and future of wind energy, and highlights how it's harvested. Includes text-related questions, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.
Simple text and color photographs explore the science, technology, engineering, art, and math behind the creation and use of wind power. Includes a glossary and further resources.
Introduces various facts about wind energy. Examines the history of wind power, its benefits, and its drawbacks. Includes activities, a glossary, and further resources.
