energy resources

Examines some of the interesting and controversial developments and theories in modern science, focusing on the search for inexpensive, renewable energy sources, with discussion of biopower, and wind, wave, solar, geothermal, and nuclear energy.

Describes problems associated with energy use, discusses alternative forms of energy, and encourages readers to consider how they can help save energy resources.

Discusses different types of energy, looks at how energy is produced and used, and includes an experiment.

Uses charts and graphs to examine data related to world energy use and generation and explains how children can organize data in different visual forms and interpret and create tables, graphs, and charts.

Discusses the present energy crisis, types of fuels now in use, alternative energy sources, and the conservation of energy.

Presents a study of energy and discusses the different ways that energy is used such as in fossil fuels, hydroelectric power, nuclear energy, and solar and wind power.

Historical documents examine President Jimmy Carter's "Crisis of Confidence" speech of July 15, 1979, the energy crisis that prompted the speech, and reactions by the press, the public, and political opponents.

Learn answeres to questions like Why do we need the ozone? and What causes weather?.

Contains facts, tables, charts, and statistics that provide current and historical information about a range of environmental issues, focusing on energy, with discussion of oil, natural gas, coal, energy reserves, nuclear energy, nuclear waste, electricity, renewable energy, and conservation.