Books in Sources of energy series

Describes how water can be and has been used to provide power, and discusses the positive aspects and drawbacks to using it as a renewable energy source.

Explains how nuclear energy is produced and the history of how it was discovered and discusses the dangers of using nuclear power--including plant meltdowns, nuclear bombs, and waste disposal--and its benefits.

Describes how biomass and biofuels provide energy, and discusses their use as renewable energy sources.

Explains how energy is produced using solar cells; describes how solar power has been used to power homes, businesses, and space stations; and discusses the benefits and drawbacks to using it as a source of energy.

Describes the history of coal, gas, and oil--including how they are retrieved, refined, and used as a source of energy--and discusses the problems with using them to generate power.

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A detailed look at energy sources, how their power is harnessed and used.

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A detailed look at energy sources, how their power is harnessed and used.

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Highlighting the opportunities available in the area of wind power, energy mixing, and resource management, this series uses consistent pro/con features to illustrate the need for thoughtful policy-making and responsible management.