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Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"The movement of a rushing river is a valuable energy source. Hydroelectric Energyshows how engineers build and operate dams, turbines, and generators to turn this movement into electricity. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Publisher's description.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Fossil-fuel cars emit poisonous gases, but the only thing that comes from the tailpipe of a car powered by a hydrogen fuel cell is water. Hydrogen Fuel Cellsshows how these fuel cells work, how they came to be, and how they are coming into wider use. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Publisher's description.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A piece of nuclear fuel the size of your fingertip holds as much energy as 150 gallons (568 L) of oil. In Nuclear Energy, learn how scientists developed this amazing source of energy, how it works, and why it has attracted controversy. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Publisher's description.
5) Ocean energy
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Throughout the world's oceans, the tides are always in motion. In Ocean Energy, learn how scientists harness this motion to generate clean electricity, discover where ocean energy is being used today, and explore what the future of this technology may hold. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Publisher's description.
6) Wind energy
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Across the country, huge open spaces are covered in gently turning wind turbines. In Wind Energy, explore how these machines generate electricity, learn about the history of wind power, and discover the latest advances in the field. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Publisher's description.
7) Wind energy
Author
Series
Publisher
G. Stevens Children's Books
Pub. Date
1991
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses how today's modern wind turbines have developed from the windmills of the past and how technology relating to wind power continues to develop.
8) Biofuels
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Fuels made from plants such as corn and sugarcane are powering millions of cars on the road today. Biofuelsshows how plant-based fuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, are beginning to replace gasoline in many types of vehicles. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Publisher's description.
9) Solar energy
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"For the past few centuries, fossil fuels have generated most of our world's energy. But these fuels pollute the environment, and they will eventually run out. Today, scientists are developing cleaner and more sustainable sources of power. Alternative Energy examines several of these promising technologies, as well as the science behind them. Learn how the energy sources of the future can change our world for the better."--Publisher's description....
11) Water energy
Author
Series
Publisher
G. Stevens Children's Books
Pub. Date
1991
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the resurgence of water power, one of the oldest forms of alternative energy, and ways of using water as energy.
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