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"The heat that comes from inside Earth is called geothermal energy. This clean energy source is used to heat or cool buildings and to make electricity. Readers will learn about this renewable energy source, how we do not pollute when we use it, and the future plans for using this geothermal energy on a wider level." --Publisher description.
2) Fossil fuels
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Readers may have heard the term "fossil fuels," but they may not know exactly what they are. Oil, natural gas, and coal are fossil fuels, but they are not clean or renewable sources of energy. This book takes a look at the history of fossil fuels and how we burn them to make heat and electricity as well as what can be done to decrease our use of these fuels and why this change is important. Color photos, a glossary, a timeline, and easy-to-read text...
3) Wind energy
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People have been harnessing the power of wind for a long time. This renewable, clean energy source can power our high-tech world without creating as much pollution as fossil fuels do. Readers will learn about wind turbines and how they make electricity and what the future of wind power looks like. A glossary, timeline, and color photos add to this easy-to-read addition to the series.
4) Hydropower
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Anyone who has been walloped by a large ocean wave or has watched water tumble down a tall waterfall knows the power of water. Readers will learn about hydropower throughout history and find out about the water cycle. Reading about how this clean energy source is used today and what the future of hydropower may look like will educate young readers about renewable energy fueled by water. Color photographs and a glossary are also included.
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A mountain goat jumps from one rocky ledge to another…a group of arctic hares huddle together for warmth…a musk ox uses it hooves to dig for plants in the snow…Welcome to the tundra biome! Through simple text and color photos, readers will learn about the difference between the arctic and alpine tundra, which plants and animals live there, and how they have been able to adapt and thrive in the frozen tundra. In a follow-up activity, readers...
6) Solar Energy
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The sun, responsible for life on our planet, is a valuable clean energy source that can lessen our dependence on fossil fuels. With color photos, a glossary, and simple text, this book explains how solar panels work, what passive solar power is, and how the sun can be used to make electricity. Young readers will be excited to learn more about renewable energy.
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Dolphins skim their way along the water's surface…plankton drift along with the currents…an underwater volcano erupts…Welcome to the ocean biome! Through simple text and vivid photos, readers will learn about the landscape of the ocean, the plants and animals that live there, what causes tides and waves, and the challenge we all face in keeping the world's oceans safe and clean. A follow-up activity encourages students to research the similarities...
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A fennec fox peeks out of its burrow…a camel plods across the hot sand…a wren makes its nest in a cactus…Welcome to the desert biome! Easy-to-follow text and color photos invite readers to learn about the different types of deserts, how various plants and animals survive in this harsh environment, and the dangers that desert growth presents to our earth today. A follow-up activity guides readers as they create their own desert scene and identify...
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Readers will delight in learning more about nuclear energy when they read about nuclear power plants, nuclear fusion, and nuclear fission. They will learn what nuclear energy is exactly, how safe it is, and how it is used to make electricity to power our world. A timeline covers the events in history related to nuclear energy, and color photos complement the easy-to-read text.
