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1) Bio-fuels
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
We currently rely on nonrenewable sources, such as oil, for most of our fuel. Scientists are working on new fuels from crops and other materials to help ease future dependence on nonrenewable resources.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill., col. maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses how electricity is generated and sent to where it is needed across the U.S. Also describes the aftermath of the 2003 blackout that affected over fifty million people in the U.S.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes geothermal heat that produces volcanoes, earthquakes, hot springs, and geysers and presents information on geothermal heat throughout history. Discusses how the earth's geothermal resources are seen as a potential energy source for the twenty-first century.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 online resource (31 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains why providing hydroelectric energy as a power source is an effective idea because it is available and inexpensive after its construction costs are completed.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes oil as a fossil fuel and where it can be found. Explains why drilling for oil is a complex project and requires legal contracts. Also discusses why we are running low on oil, and what we now must do to provide fuel for cars, machinery, and for oil heaters. In addition, argues that our nation must do something now to provide other means of replacing oil with new chemicals like ethanol and vegetable projects.
8) Coal
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the ways that coal is used to produce energy in the modern world and outlines the pros and cons of coal use. Features full-color photographs throughout.
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.
10) Nuclear energy
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Explores the history, uses, and dangers of nuclear energy.
Author
Series
Kaplan power books volume 2
Publisher
Clarion Books/Harper Alley, imprints of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
226 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Sixth-graders Rhys and Miles overcome challenges in friendship and gaming in this graphic novel told in multiple art styles and set in both the real world and inside the boys' favorite video game. A sequel to Power Up. After their victory in the Every Game Ever tournament, unstoppable video game duo and, now, IRL best friends Rhys and Miles are enjoying their last few weeks of sixth grade. Miles's successful streaming channel gives him popularity...