| Descript |
v, 122 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Series |
Build it yourself series |
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Focus on science |
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"Build it yourself" series.
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Focus on science.
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| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-118) and index. |
| Audience |
Ages 9-12. |
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Guided Reading level: T. |
| Summary |
Discusses solar, wind, biofuel, hydro, and geothermal energy sources. |
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Everyone is looking for ways to expand our sources of renewable energy-- but which system is best? What is "renewable" energy, and what are the pros and cons of each source? Sneideman and Twamley introduce you to solar, wind, biofuel, hydro, and geothermal energy. They also provide hands-on activities and links to online primary sources. |
| Contents |
Timeline -- Introduction: Opening ceremonies -- The power of the sun -- Farming the wind -- Planet water -- Mother Earth's beating heart -- Circle of life -- Energizing our future. |
| Subject |
Renewable energy sources -- Juvenile literature.
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Renewable energy sources -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature.
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JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Weather. |
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JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection. |
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JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems. |
| Add Author |
Twamley, Erin, author.
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Brinesh, Heather Jane, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9781619303607 (paperback) |
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1619303604 (paperback) |
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9781619303560 (hardback) |
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1619303566 (hardback) |
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