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6) Whitewash
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
EchoEnergy has broken through the barriers to alternative fuel sources. The impact on world markets could be staggering. But amid the euphoria, Sabrina Galloway, one of EE's top scientists, makes an alarming discovery. Sabotage of the process has unleashed an eco-disaster, and toxic waste is poisoning Florida waters and the Gulf of Mexico.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Youthful congressional
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Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"As the human population increases and technology advances, new solutions are being found for the problems caused by our growing need for energy. While some people continue to believe fossil fuels are the best source of energy, others have begun to use renewable energy sources that are better for the environment. Through the accessible and age-appropriate main text, readers are introduced to renewable energy sources, such as solar power, wind power,...
10) Energy
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Find out about potential energy and kinetic energy. How does heat move from one substance to another? Why is renewable energy so important? Includes three simple activities or experiments to try.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Offers readers a captivating look into the race to develop and use renewable energy sources. Learn about how the United States is using energy from the sun, wind, and other sources to fight climate change.
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"From a young, award-winning scientist, a look at one of the most compelling and historic turning points of our time-the race to harness the power of the stars and produce controlled fusion, creating a practically unlimited supply of clean energy. The most important energy-making process in the universe takes place inside stars. The ability to duplicate that process in a lab, once thought out of reach, may now be closer than we think. Today, all across...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
From an acclaimed Scientists in the Field author comes the electrifying story of the scientists and engineers who are working to transform ocean waves into electricity in hopes of generating a cleaner, more sustainable power source.
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
It's windy on the Danish island of Samsø. Meet the environmentally friendly folks who, in a few short years, worked together for energy independence, and who now proudly call their home Energy Island.
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