Presents an overview of the Earth's energy, examining how energy is used, how it impacts the environment, and how renewable energy sources can help the growing crisis.
Provides an overview of how sources of energy are changed into another kind of energy or are moved from one place to another, and discusses future methods of collecting energy.
Ten-year-old Christina lives a sheltered life until she discovers a secret tunnel, an evil plot to enslave orphans, and a mysterious source of energy known as zoom.
how the coming energy revolution will transform an industry, change our lives, and maybe even save the planet
Vaitheeswaran, Vijay V.
2003
Takes an optimistic look at the state of energy in the contemporary world despite energy anxiety in the headlines, predicting a revolution on the scale of the communications boom, and examines the technological, economic, and political bringing it about.
A look at energy and power, explaining how the environment is being damaged by fuels, and discussing alternative sources of power. Includes experiments that promote further understanding of energy issues, and suggests ways to make the world a cleaner, safer place.
global warming and the case for renewable and nuclear energy
Sweet, William, 1946-
2006
Argues that cutting oil consumption in the U.S. is an unrealistic goal and that climate change should be addressed by reducing coal use, discussing the history of coal mining and combustion in the U.S., the relationship between carbon dioxide and temperature, and currently available low-carbon and zero-carbon technologies.
Displays the facts about energy and waves, discussing energy sources, the power grid, splitting atoms, sound waves, energy use, and saving energy. Includes charts, maps, illustrations, and timelines.
