water power

Learn about how wave power technology is developed, its risks and rewards, and whether or not we can ride the waves to solve our energy challenges.

There s a reason boats row gently down the stream water creates kinetic energy as it flows downhill! In this volume, readers will learn how human beings convert this clean, renewable energy source into electricity. Waterfalls, mills, and dams splash across the pages in beautiful photographs. Interesting fact boxes bubble up to the surface to keep readers engaged. This unique blend of technology and geography can play an essential role in any science curriculum. Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Websites.

Text and photographs provide an introduction to hydropower.

An introduction to hydropower that defines what it is, describes how it is made, and discusses how it is used and its negative effects on the planet.

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

Learn about different types of renewable energy and what it means for the world.

An introduction to hydropower, covering production, pros and cons, and hydropower in the future.

Explores the use of water to create energy. Includes illustrations, photographs, and a glossary.

Discusses the pros and cons of the hydropower industry.

"An examination of the ways in which water has historically been used as an energy source and how current and future energy demands are changing its technical applications and efficiency levels"--Provided by publisher.