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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"[Looks at] the race for the United States to become energy independent . . . [Teaches readers] about the energy sources used throughout the United States and efforts to become less dependent on foreign countries for energy"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Numerous laws - including the Green New Deal - have been proposed or passed in cities, states, and countries to transition from fossil fuels to 100% clean, renewable energy in order to address climate change, air pollution, and energy insecurity. This textbook lays out the science, technology, economics, policy, and social aspects of such transitions. It discusses the renewable electricity and heat generating technologies needed; the electricity,...
6) Green energy
Author
Series
Publisher
Starry Forest Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
2021 edition.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that you can light a house using the power of the sun and the wind? Or that rotting garbage can be used to make energy? Discover how energy is everywhere, and uncover how clean energy can be harnessed to save the environment"--Publisher marketing.
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
1st ed. for the U.S. and Canada.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about different forms of energy, how human beings use it, the problems that the use of certain energy sources can cause, and how to reduce negative effects on the environment by conserving energy and using renewable energy resources.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Offers readers a . . . look into the race to develop and use renewable energy sources. Learn about how the United States is using energy from the sun, wind, and other sources to fight climate change"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Explore six renewable energy technologies that are used around the world! Accessible verse and lush illustrations introduce children to important information about how we can harness the planet's natural resources including wind, water and sun. Inset boxes define new words like "turbine," while extensive endnotes further explain the science behind each power source and the benefits of clean energy.
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"On March 11, 2011, the largest earthquake ever measured in Japan occurred off the northeast coast. It triggered a tsunami with a wall of water 128 feet high. The tsunami damaged the nuclear power plant in Fukushima triggering the nightmare scenario, a nuclear meltdown. For six days, employees at the plant worked to contain the meltdown and disaster workers scoured the surrounding flooded area for survivors. This book examines the science behind such...
13) Solar power
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind solar energy. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--Publisher.
14) Energy
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the concept of energy, describing the difference between potential and kinetic energy and detailing such types as heat, sound, light, chemical energy, and electricity.
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton
Pub. Date
c2011
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Description
Since the discovery of fire, humans have been energy users. And this is a good thing--our mastery of energy is what separates us from the rest of the animal kingdom and has allowed us to be the dominant species on the planet. However, this mastery comes with a price: we are changing our environment in a profoundly negative way by heating it up. Using one engaging story after another, coupled with accessible scientific facts, world authority Richard...
17) Green energy
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
This STEM-based set of True Books introduces students to the engineering innovations that can help us reach more environmentally friendly goals.
18) Forces
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Collects infographics that explain science concepts related to force.
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
From an acclaimed Scientists in the Field author comes the electrifying story of the scientists and engineers who are working to transform ocean waves into electricity in hopes of generating a cleaner, more sustainable power source.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bull Frog Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Lets Save Energy! shows early fluent readers learn why its important to lessen our carbon footprint with fun and easy ways they can do it every day. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn specific ways they can be environmentally friendly."
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