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Books in Energy Sources series

  • Wind Power

    Neil Morris

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Describes the different turbines and windmills that are or have been used to generate power, and the positive and negative aspects of using them as a source of renewable energy.
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  • Geothermal Power

    Neil Morris

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Explains how the Earth produces heat that can be used at the surface, describes how people have used this geothermal heat over the years, and discusses it as a possible source of renewable energy.
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  • Water Power

    Neil Morris

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    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.
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  • Nuclear Power

    Neil Morris

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    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.
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  • Biomass Power

    Neil Morris

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Describes how biomass and biofuels provide energy, and discusses their use as renewable energy sources.
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  • Solar Power

    Neil Morris

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    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.
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  • Geothermal Power

    Diane Gibson

    Paperback (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2004)
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  • Fossil Fuels

    Neil Morris

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2006)
    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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  • Water Energy

    Elsie Olson

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Kids will explore an exciting energy resource with Water Energy. This book covers one of Earth's energy resources, including where it comes from, how we develop and use it, and how it helps power the world. Bright, full-page photos fill the books, while easy-to-read text introduces young readers to key STEM concepts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Wind Power

    Diane Gibson

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Describes wind energy and how it is generated and used, and provides a simple experiment to demonstrate how it works.
  • Hydroelectricity

    Diane Gibson

    Paperback (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Discusses hydroelectricity and how it is made and used. Includes one simple experiment.
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  • Hydroelectricity

    Diane Gibson

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2001)
    Discusses hydroelectricity and how it is made and used. Includes one simple experiment.