power resources

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power resources

Biofuels

2008
Explains what biofuels are, describes their advantages and disadvantages, and explores how they can be used.

Wind power

2008
Photographs, illustrations, and diagrams describe the concepts and issues related to wind power and how scientists are attempting to make it more available.

Nuclear energy

2008
Combines text with diagrams, maps, charts, and photographs to explore nuclear energy; discussing how it is processed, where it is available, and the environmental consequences of using it. Includes a glossary and a list of resources.

Geothermal energy

2008
Photographs, illustrations, and diagrams describe the concepts and issues related to geothermal energy and how scientists are attempting to make it more available.

Solar power

2008
Combines text with diagrams, maps, charts, and photographs to explore solar power; discussing how it is processed, where it is available, and the environmental consequences of using it.

Geothermal power

2007
Explains what geothermal power is, how it is harnessed, and how it is used to produce electricity, and discusses its benefits, potential problems, and future trends.

Wind

2007
Provides eleven essays that explore wind power, discussing the development, benefits, and future of the renewable energy source.

Natural gas

2007
Discusses the history, environmental impact, and future use of natural gas for energy, and includes a glossary, chronology, and further reading list.

Geothermal power

2007
Discusses the history, environmental impact, and future of geothermal power in twelve essays, and includes a glossary, chronology, and further reading list.

From steam engines to nuclear fusion

discovering energy
2007
Examines different forms of energy and their uses along with inventors who develop new ways of obtaining energy.

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