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"The movement of a rushing river is a valuable energy source. Hydroelectric Energyshows how engineers build and operate dams, turbines, and generators to turn this movement into electricity. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Publisher's description.
2) Wind energy
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"Across the country, huge open spaces are covered in gently turning wind turbines. In Wind Energy, explore how these machines generate electricity, learn about the history of wind power, and discover the latest advances in the field. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject." --Publisher's description.
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Español
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"What is clean energy and where does it come from? Ignite kids' growing curiosity about the environment with an inquiry-based approach to renewable energy. Includes infographics and back matter to support research skills, plus table of contents, glossary, and index"-- Provided by publisher.
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Thrilling new discoveries in science and technology are announced almost daily. Cutting-Edge Science and Technology keeps readers at the forefront of new research. Energy Technology covers the wide spectrum of energy sources being developed and improved today, from solar, wind, and geothermal to more exotic technologies, such as nuclear fusion. High-impact photos and explanatory graphics and charts bring scientific concepts to life. Features include...
6) Solar power
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind solar energy. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--
7) Conservation
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Bold color photos and easy-to-read text introduce readers to conservation. Five informative chapters highlight why conservation is important and ways people work to protect our natural resources. Zoom in even deeper with key stats and bolded glossary terms that make learning fun. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Barefoot Books
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2021.
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English
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"Explore six renewable energy technologies that are used around the world! Accessible verse and lush illustrations introduce children to important information about how we can harness the planet's natural resources including wind, water and sun. Inset boxes define new words like "turbine," while extensive endnotes further explain the science behind each power source and the benefits of clean energy."--
9) Plants
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Bold color photos and easy-to-read text introduce readers to plants. Five informative chapters highlight how plants grow, why they are important, and the developments made to help them grow bigger and healthier. Zoom in even deeper with key stats and bolded glossary terms that make learning fun. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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"From trees and plants to bugs and birds, every living thing on Earth is a form of energy. And all living organisms create energy, too, in the form of their waste. The energy of living things is called biomass, and it can be used to power the things that we need in our everyday lives, from washing machines, cars, and computers to the heating and lighting used in our buildings. Find out more about biomass, how it is sourced and used, and why this form...
12) Solar energy
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Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
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[2017]
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"For the past few centuries, fossil fuels have generated most of our world's energy. But these fuels pollute the environment, and they will eventually run out. Today, scientists are developing cleaner and more sustainable sources of power. Alternative Energy examines several of these promising technologies, as well as the science behind them. Learn how the energy sources of the future can change our world for the better."--Publisher's description....
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Bright Light, an imprint of Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Pub. Date
2024
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English
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Have you ever thought about energy - the stuff that lights up our lives and powers our wonderful world? How does renewable energy work? Why are fossil fuels bad for our environment? Where does electricity come from? Get set to take a walk on the bright side to discover how energy is produced, and meet the sustainable super powers energising our future.
17) Green energy
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Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"We use a lot of energy to power our lives - from our homes and cars to our tablets and handheld games. The challenge facing us today is finding sustainable energy methods that will ensure a green future. There are seven different types of green energy - and they are the only types that don't pollute our Earth. We have learned how to harness the power of the sun, wind, water, and Earth. And technological innovations have allowed us to put these alternative...
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