energy resources

"[Describes] how energy engineers help make sure that our energy demands are met in a number of different ways ... Real-life examples and a design challenge help students understand key concepts related to the engineering process, and how energy engineers will play a vital role in our future."--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to wind energy.

Text and photographs provide an introduction to hydropower.

An introduction to solar energy.

Covers breakthroughs in battery technology, new developments in green building construction, and the expansion of "smart" houses, roads, and cities based on the Internet of Things.

"The recent boom in unconventional energy production is transforming the energy landscape in North America, with important implications for global energy markets and the broader competitiveness outlook. This book, within a unifying policy perspective, examines the impact the upsurge in energy production has had on the manufacturing sectors of the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and of the region as a whole, which produces nearly a quarter of the world's energy"--OCLC.

Describes the benefits and drawbacks of wind energy, and its use around the world. Includes an activity, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"Did you know that the sunlight that warms your skin on a sunny day can be used to produce energy? But how exactly do you collect sunlight and turn it into energy we can use? And what is the effect on the environment? Read this book to find out all about solar energy"--Provided by the publisher.

Explains how energy is transferred through conduction, convection, and radiation, illustrating these actions with an experiment and a look at a steam engine.

Eight boys and girls compete for a spot on the space voyage that will search for a source to solve Earth's energy crisis.