Energy from Wind: Wind Farming

by Megan Kopp

Overview

Our planet’s weather offers some incredible solutions to our growing energy needs, and one of those solutions is wind power. Offshore and onshore wind farms are an increasingly familiar sight in many countries around the world. Wind farms tap into this clean, sustainable, and renewable form of energy. Find out how wind power works, where in the world it is being used, and how this green energy supply could be one answer to the energy problems that face us today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778719830
Publisher:	Crabtree Classics
Publication date:	08/22/2015
Series:	Next Generation Energy Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.75(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	1030L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 5–8—Exploring natural and human-made energy sources, this comprehensive series examines the history, use, technology, and environmental issues associated with these resources, as well as alternatives and the outlook for the future. Enlightening without being preachy, the volumes emphasize the need for sustainable energy forms, incorporating balanced perspectives and up-to-date data to better inform readers on the advantages and disadvantages of each energy source. Sidebars such as "Rewind," "The Energy Future: You Choose," and "Fast Forward" offer in-depth analysis, specific historical examples, and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and discussion as well as current examples, facts, and statistics that enable students to come to their own conclusions. A simple hands-on activity at the end of the books helps readers understand the concepts in a more direct way. VERDICT A wealth of material makes this set a solid addition to science collections.

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