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Energy : investigate why we need power & how we get it : 25 projects / Kathleen M. Reilly.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Reilly, Kathleen M., author.
- Series:
- "Build it yourself" series.
- Build it yourself series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Power resources--Juvenile literature.
- Power resources.
- Force and energy--Juvenile literature.
- Force and energy.
- Science--Experiments.
- Science.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (320 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, [2009]
- Summary:
- Giving kids a hands-on opportunity to see energy in action, these 25 projects are an exciting introduction to the ways this hot topic affects both world politics and everyday lives. Packed with information about what energy really is, where it comes from, and its alternative sources, the projects range from a steam-powered boat and a solar-powered water heater to an electric burglar alarm and a geothermal geyser. The tough topics of energy shortages are covered with enthusiasm in a lively discussion so kids can make educated, positive changes for their future.
- Contents:
- What's the buzz? What energy really is
- Electricity
- Hydrogen
- Petroleum
- Natural gas
- Coal
- Nuclear power
- wind power
- Hydropower
- Solar power
- Geothermal energy
- biomass
- Future of energy.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-936749-31-9
- 1-934670-66-9
- OCLC:
- 519557316
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