energy resources

An exploration of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.

Explores the science and effectiveness of different renewable energy resources and why they are important for the future health of Earth. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, and a glossary.

"Introduces readers to the innovative entrepreneurs who are powering forward with new ways to use or create energy. Detailed case studies of successful entrepreneurs . . . help readers understand the principles of entrepreneurship"--Provided by publisher.

It's astounding to think about how our lives would work without electricity. Luckily, we only realize the impact of electricity when the power's out! But this well-researched, at-level volume provides young scientists with an up-close look at electricity, exploring essential scientific topics such as batteries, circuits, conductors and insulators, electricity generation, and safety issues. After each topic's explanation, readers are invited to complete a related activity, through step-by-step instructions, including making a lemon battery, building an electroscope, constructing a wind turbine, and much more. A final quiz allows reader to assess their understanding of electricity facts.

"How is water used to make energy? Why do we build dams for power? [This book] answers these questions and . . . more!"--Provided by publisher.

"What is nuclear power? How is splitting atoms used to make electricity for our homes? Nuclear Power answers these questions and much more!"--Provided by publisher.

"How does corn become fuel for cars? How might rotting garbage be used to heat homes? [This book] answers these questions and . . . more"--Provided by publisher.

"Where do we get fossil fuels? Why do we use them so much? [This book] answers these questions and . . . more!"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the wind power industry could make it a powerful weapon in the fight to create a sustainable future"--OCLC.

"Readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the solar power industry could make it a powerful weapon in the fight to create a sustainable future"--OCLC.