energy resources

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text describe different forms of energy, such as animal, wind, solar, electrical, and nuclear power.

Presents more than 250 cross-referenced, alphabetical entries on energy and related problems; topics covered represent various disciplines, and entries contain bibliographies, diagrams, maps, and photos. Sixty of the entries are biographies, and an energy time line and index are also included.

Shows how various energy sources, such as oil, electricity, steam, and nuclear power, are produced, and demonstrates how each is manipulated to provide energy for machines and everyday items.

A lexicon of terms relating to energy, from active solar energy system, air conditioning, and Alaskan pipeline, to wind turbine, windmill, and work.

Describes how various forms of energy are used, with everyday examples and experiments.

Describes various energy sources including wind, water, and fossil fuels and explains how energy is turned into electricity. Includes suggested activities throughout the book.

Examines the basic kinds of energy and power and how they are produced and used.

An introduction to energy that explains types of energy and explores the sun, fuel, changes in energy, and other related topics. Includes a related activity, fun facts, and a glossary.

Presents an examination of the earth's renewable and non-renewable resources, from swampy forests to the power of wind, in simple text with illustrations.

An exploration of energy that discusses fossil fuels, renewable energy resources, hydropower, nuclear energy, hydrogen, carbon footprints, and other related topics.