power resources

Luz, worried by blackouts in her neighborhood and her growing awareness of oil shortages and excessive energy use, decides to turn an abandoned lot into a garden and park with the help of her friends.

An introduction to oil, gas, and coal that defines fossil fuels and describes how they work and ways people can cut down on their use.

Discusses the issues surrounding implementation of a smart grid, including security concerns, the impact on energy production and distribution, and the social acceptance of a smart grid.

Teaches children about the depletion of the planet's energy resources, and discusses fossil fuels, global warming, alternative energy, and more; and offers tips to conserve energy.

"Introduce young readers to the ways we get energy from the environment, from oil and coal to hydropower and solar farming. . . . students will learn about the problems with each type of energy production, then think critically about potential eco-friendly solutions for the future"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the future of hydrogen power and discusses its impact on the environment, its cost, and if it can ever replace fossil fuels.

Describes how light and heat are given off by the sun, how energy travels, the effect of the sun on our planet, and uses of solar energy.

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

Looks at different types of energy, focusing on green and renewable energy sources, features brief case studies of kids who are involved in saving energy, and includes activities.

Surveys various sources of energy and the ways in which they've been harnessed.