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.
"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.
Examines water and its use as an alternative energy source. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Explores how hydroelectric power may be used in the future to provide the world with an alternate source of energy that is both renewable and better for the environment.
Presents an introduction to water power, in simple text with illustrations, including information on water power in history, hydroelectric damns, tidal power, steam power, and related topics.
