energy resources

Examines society's dependence on energy, and the efforts to find new, cleaner, and more expensive energy sources than the traditional coal, gas, and oil.

From coal to sunlight to trash, it seems as if almost everything can be used to create energy. But which option is the most productive? The least harmful to the environment? The most practical? Readers will be well on their way to developing their own informed opinions about one of today's most complex and debated topics, energy.

Discusses various forms of energy derived from renewable resources, such as wind power, solar power, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy, and biofuels.

Looks at different kinds of energy, and discusses how energy is produced, how it is used, and how to save energy.

An introduction to the types of energy and how we use it.

Discusses the finite supply of fossil fuels and explores other options for energy, including nuclear power, solar power, water, bioenergy, hydrogen, and others.

Presents information on the transfer of energy, which enables people or things to do work, covering its storage, chemical and nuclear energy, electricity, and more, with reports, examples, fascinating facts, diagrams, photographs, quotations, and a glossary.

An illustrated overview of the work and discoveries of physicists, chemists, and engineers throughout history, discussing ?milie du Ch?telet, Sir Charles Parsons, Enrico Fermi, and others, and including a time line, quiz, and other resources.

Presents instructions for a variety of experiments and projects related to heat and engergy, including information on how to make a simple thermometer, a battery, and a paddleboat.