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Energy from the wind

generating power with wind turbines
2013
An introduction to wind power with wind turbines. Includes illustrations, photographs, and a glossary.

The winged watchman

2001
During the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, ten-year-old Joris and his older brother Dirk Jan become involved in the resistance movement and, with the help of their parents, help conceal a British airman.

Windmills

1999
A photographic exploration of windmills around the world, discussing their history, uses, and depiction in art.

Wind-catchers

American windmills of yesterday and tomorrow
1976

Renewable Energy

2016
Readers will investigate the natural history of renewable energy.
Cover image of Renewable Energy

The boy who harnessed the wind

2012
The author details how he ignored naysayers and was able to bring electricity and running water to his Malawian village when he built a makeshift windmill out of scrap metal and spare parts.

The boy who harnessed the wind

creating currents of electricity and hope
2009
The author details how he ignored naysayers and was able to bring electricity and running water to his Malawian village when he built a makeshift windmill out of scrap metal and spare parts.

Windmills, bridges & old machines

discovering our industrial past
1982
A guide to the study of America's industrial past through examination of early engines, furnaces, locomotives, windmills, foundries, canals, bridges, and other industrial antiquities.

Windmills

an old-new energy source
1981
Describes windmills through the ages and in various countries.

Catch the wind

a book of windmills and windpower
1976
Traces the history of wind power throughout the world and discusses recent research and developments.

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