Energy from the Earth

by Susan Wroble

Overview

This title examines the history and use of geothermal energy, the pros and cons of the technology, and next steps for this important energy source. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a That's Amazing special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637390580
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2022
Series:	Energy for the Future
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	660L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Susan Wroble is a children’s writer with a passion for science, education, and dogs. She has degrees in electrical engineering and foreign affairs. When she isn’t writing, you can find her working with her husband and their therapy dogs in Denver, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Technology in Action 5

Chapter 2 History of Geothermal Energy 9

That's Amazing! Land of Fire and Ice 12

Chapter 3 How Geothermal Energy Works 15

Chapter 4 Benefits and Problems 21

Chapter 5 The Future of the Technology 27

Focus on Energy from the Earth 30

Glossary 31

To Learn More 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

"Libraries expanding their engineering and climate science collections with a look to the future will find these quite useful." —School Library Journal

From the Publisher

04/01/2022

Gr 3–5—The future is looking toward green, renewable energy. Introducing readers to some familiar and some newer ideas, these titles embrace a diverse approach to the future of energy production. Readers can see what an algae farm and geothermal energy in practice look like with full color photographs of each energy source included. Perhaps the best aspect conveyed here is the balanced honesty about each source's benefits and drawbacks that allow readers to make up their own minds about each one's potential. VERDICT Libraries expanding their engineering and climate science collections with a look to the future will find these quite useful.

School Library Journal