renewable energy resources

Introduces young readers to the importance of wind energy to the environment as Nels and his father visit a wind farm.

"After an explosion in the Gulf of Mexico destroys three oil rigs trying to revive a dying field, Kurt Austin and the NUMA Special Projects Team are tapped by the President of the United States to find out what's gone wrong. The trail leads them to a brilliant billionaire in the alternative energy field. Her goal is the end of the oil age; her company has spent billions developing the worlds' most advanced fuel-cell systems. But is she an environmental hero...or a rogue genetic engineer?"--.

Explores the future of renewable energy.

Hydropower makes use of the energy in flowing water. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Learn how it is harnessed, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how you may get involved in this exciting growing field some day.

Geothermal energy makes use of the energy already present within the earth. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Learn how it is harnessed, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how you may get involved in this exciting growing field some day.

Wind energy harnesses the power of the wind. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Readers will learn how it is used, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how you may get involved in this exciting growing field some day.

Solar energy harnesses the power of the sun. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Learn how it works, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how you may get involved in this exciting growing field some day.

Explores renewable energy sources and how science can help provide renewable and environmentally safe sources of energy.

A collection of facts about renewable energy sources.

"Introduces students and researchers to the fundamentals of sustainability using easy-to-understand language, giving readers a solid start and deeper understanding and appreciation of this complex subject"--Page vii.