Books in Energy Revolution series

Hydropower makes use of the energy in flowing water. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Readers will learn how it is harnessed, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how they may get involved in this exciting growing field some day. Get ready for an Energy Revolution!

Hydropower makes use of the energy in flowing water. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Readers will learn how it is harnessed, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how they may get involved in this exciting growing field some day. Get ready for an Energy Revolution!

Building a Green Community walks young readers through a model community identifying green living practices at work; at home; on roads and highways; and at the store.

How to Reduce your Carbon Footprint explains to young readers in a simple way how they can measure their own carbon footprint, i.e. the amount of carbon emissions they produce.

Intended for ages 9-12, Generating Wind Power will teach young readers about the benefits of harnessing the wind for everyday use such as for travel, power machinery, electricity, and agriculture.

Examines biomass, biogas, biofuels, and the drawbacks to using biomass as a source of energy.

Describes how geothermal energy can be used as a source of heat or converted into electricity, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using geothermal power.

Explains how the way we grow and consume food affects the environment, and how to change consumption habits to create less of a negative impact.

Examines the use of energy created by the movement of water, from its use in early cultures, to the pros and cons of hydroelectricity as an alternative to energy created by burning fossil fuels.

Solar energy harnesses the power of the sun. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Readers will learn how it works, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how they may get involved in this exciting growing field some day. Get ready for an Energy Revolution!

Because of global warming, nuclear energy is getting a second look. This important book discusses the benefits and drawbacks of this controversial, but clean and reliable, source of power. Case studies show how new technologies are helping make production of nuclear energy safer.

Geothermal energy makes use of the energy already present within the earth. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Readers will learn how it is harnessed, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how they may get involved in this exciting growing field some day. Get ready for an Energy Revolution!