water power

Text and illustrations explain how water provides us with energy.

Describes the science behind electricity, including generation and transmission.

Including a "debate club" activity which provides characters and viewpoints for role-playing, this book examines the positive and negative impact of dams and hydropower on our world.

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.

Explains the science behind the building and use of dams and waterways.

Examines the historical uses of water as a source of energy, the advantages and disadvantages, and new advances in harnessing water power.

Introduces the history, uses, production, advantages and disadvantages, and future of hydroelectric energy as a power resource.

Contains thirteen articles that provide a variety of perspectives on the potential of wave and tidal power, the threats they may pose, and the possibility that wave and tidal power companies might secure a significant portion of the renewable energy market.

Looks at how water has shaped nature, describes how the power of water can be harnessed for electricity, and discusses some of the benefits and drawbacks of using water-generated energy.

Describes different methods of getting energy from wind or water, including windmills, water wheels, dams, and the harnessing of river power.