Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Explores how wave and tidal energy can be used for power, as well as the benefits and challenges in implementing its use worldwide.

What causes wind? How have scientists and engineers learned to use wind energy to generate power? Where is the best place to build a wind turbine? Readers will find the answers to these and other questions in this fascinating book about harnessing the power of wind. This important early elementary science topic is covered in rich detail with a strong focus on STEM topics featured in the Next Generation Science Standards. Colorful diagrams and photographs...

"Readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the solar power industry could make it a powerful weapon in the fight to create a sustainable future"--OCLC.

Learn how our world needs energy, and how future power from the sun, wind,water, plants, and atoms will provide our energy needs in the 21st century and beyond.

Wind energy uses gusting wind to power our modern world. Find out how it is harnessed, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how you could get involved in this exciting growing field someday.

Describes nuclear fuel, its sources, how it is processed, and its uses. Also examines opposing viewpoints concerning nuclear power as a necessary source of energy.

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.

Describes the production of electricity from nuclear power plants.

Describes the various sources of electricity; how it is harnessed, controlled, and generated; and how it is distributed to provide us with power and light.

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. Alternatives to fossil fuel are renewable energy are needed and water power generates 1/5 of the world's electricity.