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English
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"After an explosion in the Gulf of Mexico destroys three oil rigs trying to revive a dying field, Kurt Austin and the NUMA Special Projects Team are tapped by the President of the United States to find out what's gone wrong. The trail leads them to a brilliant billionaire in the alternative energy field. Her goal is the end of the oil age; her company has spent billions developing the world's most advanced fuel-cell systems. But is she an environmental...
2) Whitewash
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Language
English
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Description
EchoEnergy has made a successful breakthrough in its quest for an alternative fuel, and there is a promise for a cleaner tomorrow. The economic impact on the world markets could be staggering. But toxic waste is leaking into the Florida waterways and the Gulf of Mexico because someone has tampered with the production process and an eco-disaster of equally staggering proportions is imminent. Can Sabrina Galloway and Jason Brill expose EchoEnergy's...
Author
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
1040L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the development of various sustainable power sources, and what countries around the world are doing to decrease their dependence on nonrenewable energy sources.
Author
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
256 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Absolutely all you need to know to provide you and your family with homegrown food throughout the year. Offers easy to follow advice on planning, establishing, and maintaining a small-acre farm, an allotment, or a backyard garden. Includes step-by-step instructions, photographs, and illustrations, this book is a practical and comprehensive guide to living off the land.
5) Wind energy
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Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides information on wind turbines and how they make electricity and what the future of wind power looks like.
6) Solar energy
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes how solar energy is generated, and discusses how it is used to create electricity.
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Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces alternative energy sources such as wind and solar power with color-photos and hands-on activities. Prompts encourage critical thinking such as text prediction, purpose-driven research, and creative problem solving.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Press, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses innovations in managing the energy crisis, including alternative sources of energy such as wind power and solar energy.
11) Empty
Author
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Description
When, just ten years in the future, oil supplies run out and global warming leads to devastating storms, senior high school classmates Tom, Niki, Gwen, Hector, and Brock realize that the world as they know it is ending and lead the way to a more environmentally-friendly society.
12) Hydropower
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"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" --
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
Special 30th anniversary ed.
Physical Desc
xii, 634 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Concerns over dwindling resources and environmental degradation are driving many to seek alternatives to our wasteful, polluting lifestyle. Clean technologies such as solar power, wind power, and biodiesel fuel are soaring in popularity. Real Goods Solar Living Source Book-Special 30th Anniversary Edition is the ultimate guide to renewable energy, sustainable living, green building, homesteading, off-the-grid living, and alternative transportation,...
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title provides information on one of most promising emerging sources of energy, waste. Provides a background on the opportunity and challenges associated with using waste to produce alternative energy.
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
287 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Are you looking for creative ways to lower your energy costs, generate more of your own power, or become less reliant on the grid? Paul Scheckel offers practical advice for taking matters into your own hands. Explaining the fundamentals of solar, wind, water, and biofuel energy production, Scheckel shows you how to build and maintain a wide variety of energy-saving and energy-producing equipment, ranging from thermosiphon solar hot water collectors...
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
xxxiv, 347 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
A clear-eyed examination of the critical energy crisis, alternative technologies currently available, and strategies that can be adopted by individuals and communities. This is a handbook for anyone ready to take the first steps towards a more sustainable future.
20) Renewable energy
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
251 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Renewable Energy: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--