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Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"We live in an energy-rich age, in which we can turn on a light with the flick of a switch or drive anywhere by turning a key. But, our vehicles, factories, and power stations, which create the electricity needed to light and heat our buildings, pump carbon dioxide into Earth's atmosphere. Carbon dioxide overload from these human activities is making our planet hotter and hotter--and is causing the Earth's climate to change. Find out what scientists...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Beneath Earth's surface is a boundless source of energy--geothermal energy. Heated by our planet's red-hot core, hot water and hot rock below the ground on which we walk already provides energy in many parts of the world, from Alaska to Hawaii. Discover the different forms geothermal energy, how people are harnessing and using this rich supply, and how it could be an important part of our energy future."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The endless and enormous power of the sun provides life to all organisms on Earth, from the smallest plant to the largest animal. This awesome power is being used today to provide a rich and abundant source of energy in many parts of the world, and to operate machinery and heat and light buildings. Discover how the sun is powering our planet, the technology used to harness it, and what the future of solar power could be."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"For centuries, falling water has been used in parts of the world to create energy to run grinding stones at mills and irrigation systems for crops. This interesting book shows how the use of this "clean" form of energy, called hydroelectricity, is being expanded to help us build a more sustainable future. Discover how other forms of water-based energy, such as energy from ocean waves and tides, are being harnessed and used to help create electricity...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Human activity often leaves a trail of harmful carbon behind that directly impacts our planet. This informative book describes how every individual produces a "carbon footprint" by using energy made by burning fossil fuels and by creating waste from packaging that gets thrown away. Find out how to measure your own carbon footprint and see what effect you are having on Earth. Learn about new developments being made to reduce the amount of carbon we...
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