Renewable Energy with 20 Projects

by Joshua Sneideman & Erin Twamley

How do we heat our homes, light our rooms, and power our cars? In 2014, the United States relied on fossil fuels for about 67 percent of its power. But as the fossil fuel supply dwindles and climate change becomes an increasingly urgent issue, individuals, businesses, and governments are expanding their sources of renewable energy, including solar, wind, biofuel, hydro, and geothermal. In Renewable Energy: Discover the Fuel of the Future, readers ages 9 to 12 learn about these renewable energy sources and discover how sunshine can power light bulbs and how the earth’s natural heat can warm our houses. Young readers weigh the pros and cons of different energy sources and form their own informed opinions about which resources are best suited to different uses. Renewable energy industries provide a booming field for future scientists and engineers. This book introduces kids to future jobs and gets them excited about contributing to a world powered by clean energy. Hands-on projects, essential questions, links to online primary sources, and science-minded prompts to think more about energy, the environment, and the repercussions of our choices make this book a key addition to classrooms and libraries.

Ex-library book. Used. Good condition.