water power

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Explores perspectives on the social, political, and environment issue facing the world on understanding renewable energy.

Explains how scientists and engineers use rivers, oceans, tides, and currents to produce electricity and meet some of the world's energy needs.

Describes the history of hydropower, explains how it works to create energy, and discusses its challenges and benefits. Includes a quiz, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"Offers an in-depth look at the turbines used to generate hydroelectricity. It explains which locations are best for generating hydroelectricity and explores the cultural and environmental concerns raised by the building of dams. The focus is on hydroelectric plants, but this book also discusses pumped hydro storage, tidal power, and wave energy"--Amazon.

An exploration of wave and tidal energy and its technologies, covering how it works, positive and negative aspects of it, how it can be used, and more.

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

"A rapid river rushes by. But did you know this home for fish can help us keep the world going? Learn all about energy from water . . ."--Provided by publisher.

Introduces students to water power, describing what it is and what role it plays in the world.

Examines water and its use as an alternative energy source. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.