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3) Fossil fuels
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Readers may have heard the term "fossil fuels," but they may not know exactly what they are. Oil, natural gas, and coal are fossil fuels, but they are not clean or renewable sources of energy. This book takes a look at the history of fossil fuels and how we burn them to make heat and electricity as well as what can be done to decrease our use of these fuels and why this change is important. Color photos, a glossary, a timeline, and easy-to-read text...
4) Solar power
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
With supplies of non-renewable energy sources running low and the threat of global warming and climate change, there is an urgent need to look at other types of energy resources and how well they can meet our power needs. Solar energy has been used for thousand of years for warmth and light but today we can also use it to make electricity.
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Nuclear energy releases lots of energy from a small amount of fuel without creating greenhouse gases. It is used to generate electricity for many of the world's countries. Nuclear power is a renewable energy source but has believers on both sides of the arguement.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Every day scientists and researchers are racing to reshape the future with cutting-edge technologies meant to harvest power from new sources, improve energy efficiency, and slow climate change. This book covers breakthroughs in battery technology, new developments in green building construction, and the expansion of smart houses, roads, and cities based on the Internet of Things.
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 3
Description
"An overview of current efforts to reduce the environmental impact of various forms of transportation. Topics include biofuels, hybrid and battery-powered vehicles, fuel cell batteries, and solar technology. Features include fact boxes, glossary, activities, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.