power resources

Looks at how people use energy, explains where the world's energy comes from, examines the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy, and describes alternative sources of energy.

Provides a brief overview of wind and water power explaining how it is harnessed and used.

Discusses climate change and explains why energy should be conserved; describes wind, solar, and water energy and methods of transportation such as hybrid cars; and presents tips for saving energy at school and at home.

Describes, in graphic form, where fossils fuels come from, their uses and forms, the harm they cause to the environment, and sources of renewable energy.

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.

Provides an overview of energy-related topics, including forms, sources, uses, and innovations; and includes an activity and a glossary.

"Energy makes our world move! Heat, motion, electricity, and food are just a few ways kinetic and potential energy impact our daily lives. In this fact-filled book, students will learn the basics of what energy is and how it works"--Provided by the publisher.

Provides an introduction to biofuel energy, including where it comes from, how we develop and use it, and how it helps the world.

Introduces coal, one of Earth's energy resources, discussing where it comes from, how we develop and use it, and how it helps power the world.

"[An introduction to geothermal energy, covering] where it comes from, how we develop and use it, and how it helps power the world"--Provided by publisher.