power resources

Explains what energy is, looks at different forms of energy and how they change, describes stored and heat energy, discusses the sources of energy, and includes related activities.

Photographs and simple text describe how energy is used at construction sites including how it moves machines, how workers use various tools, and the energy it takes to make trucks go.

Discusses the present energy crisis, types of fuels now in use, alternative energy sources, and the conservation of energy.

Presents a study of energy and discusses the different ways that energy is used such as in fossil fuels, hydroelectric power, nuclear energy, and solar and wind power.

Historical documents examine President Jimmy Carter's "Crisis of Confidence" speech of July 15, 1979, the energy crisis that prompted the speech, and reactions by the press, the public, and political opponents.

Learn answeres to questions like Why do we need the ozone? and What causes weather?.

Full-color photographs and text explore energy; covering temperature, food, nuclear and solar power, fossil fuels, propulsion, and other related topics.

Presents an explanation of energy transfers which occur when energy changes from one type to another; looks at the concept of energy storage, discussing elastic, gravitational, chemical, electric, sound, and nuclear energy; and examines attempts to avoid energy loss.

Based on the Universe of Energy exhibit at Walt Disney's EPCOT Center, discusses the history and the future of energy sources.