renewable energy resources

Describes solar energy and how human beings have been able to harness the power of the sun, a cleaner source of energy than coal or oil, but also explores some of the drawbacks of solar power, such as the fact that the sun isn't always shining.

Charging a cell phone and going for a run both use energy. Plants create energy using sunlight. People eat food and break it down for energy. In short, energy is everywhere! Readers will learn the basic components of energy, including matter and atoms, as well as the many different kinds of energy that exist in the universe.

Explores the history and future of solar energy, and highlights how it's harvested. Includes text-related questions, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Simple text and color photographs explore the science, technology, engineering, art, and math behind the creation and use of solar power. Includes a glossary and further resources.

Explores ways in which renewable and sustainable energy is harnessed around the world. Demonstrates how these methods can help the planet progress toward a "greener" future and features color photographs throughout.

Outlines a plan for humanity to make a transition from carbon-based fossil fuels to clean, renewable solar energy by the end of the century, arguing that solar energy can meet people's energy needs better than other alternative energy sources as we make the necessary transition away from quickly diminishing, non-renewable energy sources, a shift the author says has already begun.

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.

Learn about different types of renewable energy and what it means for the world.

Describes the reasons for using green energy, and profiles various types of renewable energy such as solar, hydropower, nuclear, geothermal, and wind energy. Also lists the world's largest renewable energy projects. Includes profiles of green careers, a comprehension quiz, a glossary of terms, and a debate of the benefits and drawbacks of converting to renewable energy sources.

Explains how renewable energy is obtained and stored, covering power from the sun, wind power, moving water, tides and waves, geothermal energy, and more.