Finding an Energy Solution offers a cutting-edge, comprehensive look at one of science's biggest challenges. Includes a look at the history of the topic, recent breakthroughs, key facts to consider, and questions that remain unanswered.
"Carefully leveled text and ... photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind solar energy. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--Provided by publisher.
"[Describes] how energy engineers help make sure that our energy demands are met in a number of different ways ... Real-life examples and a design challenge help students understand key concepts related to the engineering process, and how energy engineers will play a vital role in our future."--Provided by publisher.
Learn about how geothermal energy technology is developed, its risks and rewards, and whether or not geothermal power will solve our energy challenges.
Discusses the energy sources used to power homes, businesses, and transportation and how to conserve them, details cleaner ways to supply oil and gas, and explains efforts to develop fuels with less negative impact on the planet.
This three-volume set of books examines the complex issues surrounding existing and potential energy sources, including the world's current dependence on non-renewable sources of energy, the increasing need for energy, and implications for the future.
Presents an introduction to renewable energy resouces, discussing how they are being developed and utilized and covering such energy alternatives as biofuels, wind, solar, geothermal, nuclear, and hydroelectricity.
