energy

Explains how the sun produces energy and how sunlight is changed into electricity using solar cells, and describes solar power plants and solar panels, solar power in space, solar heat energy, the use of solar energy in nature, biomass energy, and the future of solar energy.

Describes how oil and natural gas formed hundreds of millions of years ago; how they are drilled and transported; and how they are used for fuel, industry, and plastics; and discusses pollution and conservation.

Describes how coal was formed hundreds of millions of years ago; how it is mined and transported; and how it is used for power, industry, and consumer products; and discusses pollution and conservation.

Provides an introduction to sustainable energy, or renewable sources, discussing the depletion of traditional energy sources such as coal and oil, and looking at alternative ways to provide energy without harming the environment.

Describes the history, early and modern technology, and advantages and disadvantages of using water power, and includes color photos and diagrams.

Explains what nuclear energy is, where it comes from, how it can be used, what its effects on the environment are, and what its significance may be in the future.

Describes how heat beneath Earth's surface and plants and animals can be used as sources of power, how using this power affects the environment, and what the future significance of geothermal power and bio-energy may be.

Describes the history, early and modern technology, and advantages and disadvantages of using fossil fuels, and includes color photos and illustrations.

Introduces fossil fuels, describing where and how they are found, refined, and used for energy. Includes one simple experiment.

Describes wind energy and how it is generated and used. Includes a simple experiment.