"In this . . . science book readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the biomass industry could make it a powerful weapon in the fight to create a sustainable future"--Google books.
Introduces students to biofuels, describing what they are and what role they play in the world. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Read about the many ways that creative people are turning the power of the sun, the earth, water, waves, and more into clean energy that can not only save money, but help us all enjoy a bright future.
Introduces younger readers to biofuels--corn ethanol, sugarcane ethanol, and others--as a possible energy source, and discusses the differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy, fossil fuels, photosynthesis, and more.
Explores the history of biomass energy, discussing the scientific concepts behind it, how it could serve to replace fossil fuels, and how it may be used in the future.
Kids will explore one of Earth's important energy resources with Biofuel Energy Projects. They'll read about the history of biofuel, where it comes from, and how we use it. They'll make candles out of butter, create ethanol from different types of sugar, and more.
