Energy
Dorion, C. (2008). Are We Running Out of Energy? (Global Questions). London: Arcturus Publishing.
Juettner, B. (2006). Nuclear Power (Our Environment). San Diego: KidHaven Press.
Nuclear Power is part of the series Our Environment, which examines environmental harms, describes their source, threats, and possible solutions. This book contains a table of contents, glossary of terms, bibliographic references for books and websites, and an index. The book begins by defining nuclear power then moves on to discuss how nuclear power is produced to create electricity and power vehicles. The second chapter focuses on concerns about nuclear power such as radioactivity, disposal of nuclear waste, and provides examples of accidents that have occurred- Chernobyl. The book ends by discussing the future of nuclear energy and its use as a renewable energy source that does not affect the earth’s atmosphere.
Morgan, S. (2007). From Windmills to Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Discovering Alternative Energy (Chain Reactions). Chicago: Heinemann.
From Windmills to Hydrogen Fuel Cells contains a table of contents, glossary of terms, bibliographic references for books and websites, a timeline, biographic information, and an index. The first chapter focuses on the use of fossil fuels versus new fuels “renewable energy”. Each subsequent chapter provides the history and an in depth explanation for renewable energy sources for wind power, solar energy, water power, nuclear energy, geothermal energy, biopower and fuel cells (a device that converts energy).
Six titles from the series Energy Sources written by Neil Morris offers facts, issues, and what’s in store for the future. Each issue contains a table of contents, glossary of terms, and an index.
Morris, N. (2007). Biomass Power. North Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media.
Biomass Power focuses on the use of plant and animal matter as a source for fuel. The book begins by discussing the use of wood or plants in the creation of heat energy through the burning process. It then moves on to discuss the production of biofuels for the purpose of producing electricity and as a replacement for gasoline or diesel (ethanol, methane, algae).
Morris, N. (2007). Geothermal Power. North Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media.
Geothermal Power examines the internal energy of the Earth as renewable energy source. It discusses ways to harness this power to provide electricity and heat water. The first few chapters focus on the definition of geothermal energy providing information about the earth’s core, volcanoes, and geysers. It moves on to discuss the different industries that are developing energy alternatives utilizing geothermal power. The book also contains chapters on the benefits of utilizing this form of renewable energy, trends for the future, along with potential problems.
Morris, N. (2007). Nuclear Power. North Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media.
Nuclear Power focuses on the discovery of energy from matter, early discoveries of radioactive matter, and the scientist that furthered nuclear science. The first nuclear power plant is highlighted, how nuclear reactors work, and the difference between nuclear fusion and fission are compared. Highlights on the dangers of accidents, meltdowns, and its use as destructive weapons are examined. The book ends by identifying advantages, problems, and future trends.
Morris, N. (2007). Solar Power. North Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media.
Solar Power identifies the need to use our most powerful source of energy – the sun. How solar cells work along with explanations of how solar panels generate heat and produce electricity. The book goes on to show examples of different types of transportation that use solar energy such as planes, cars and boats. The book ends by discussing both potential renewable benefits and problems of solar power.
Morris, N. (2007). Water Power. North Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media.
Water Power provides the history of harnessing the use of waters power through the use of waterwheels, steam engines, rivers, dams, reservoirs, turbines, and generators. An explanation of how hydroelectric power is generated along with how waves can be used to produce electricity is highlighted. The book ends by discussing both potential benefits/problems and the future trends of water power.
Morris, N. (2007). Wind Power. North Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media.
Wind Power starts by defining wind and the global rotation of the world’s wind pattern, which effects the Earth’s climate. The next few chapters focus on the history of wind power from ancient Egyptian boats use of sails, windmills used to pump water or grind grain, to modern wind turbines used to generate electricity. The book ends by discussing both potential renewable benefits, problems, and the future trends of wind power.
Royston, A. (2008). Energy of the Future (Eco-Action). Chicago: Heinemann.
Energy of the Future contains bibliographical references for books and websites covering all of the alternative energy sources discussed in the book along with an index. Global challenges such as the consumption of energy, climate change, and causes of global warming are addressed. Electrical power otpions for the future includes information on wind, water, solar, and nuclear power followed by the use of hydrogen-fuels for the future. The book ends with “A Race to Save the Planet” which focuses on political issues, cost, the speed of global warming, increased demand, off setting carbon dioxide production, and more.
Povey, K. D. (2007). Energy Alternatives (Hot Topics). Farmington Hills, MI: Lucent Books
Saunders, N., & Chapman, S. (2004). Nuclear Energy (Energy Essentials). Chicago, IL: Raintree.
Saunders, N., & Chapman, S. (2004). Renewable Energy (Energy Essentials). Chicago, IL: Raintree.
Renewable Energy is organized with a table of contents, glossary of terms and bibliographical references for books and websites. Information on the world’s energy crisis is highlighted. The book explains what energy is and focuses on renewable energy types: biomass, wind, water, and solar.
Sherman, J. (2008). Oil and Energy Alternatives (Essential Viewpoints Set III). 2004: Essential Library.
Publishing, D. (2007). Energy (See for Yourself). New York: DK CHILDREN.
Two titles from series The Energy Debate
Spilsbury, L., & Spilsbury, R. (2007). The Pros and Cons of Water Power (The Energy Debate). New York City: Rosen Central.
Spilsbury, L., & Spilsbury, R. (2007). The Pros and Cons of Wind Power (The Energy Debate). New York City: Rosen Central.
Two titles from the series Energy for the Future: Global Warming- Each book contains a glossary of terms used, bibliographical references for books and websites, and an index. The focus of each book is to explain the impact of energy usage on global climate.
Solway, A. (2007). Biofuels (Energy for the Future and Global Warming). Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens Publishing.
Biofuels: Energy for the Future begins by highlighting the use of fossil fuels for energy and its effects on global warming. The book offers an explanation of how plant and animal matter can be used to create renewable fuel sources. An explanation of different types of biofuels (biodiesel, algae to produce biodiesel, biogas, butano, ethanol, and methane), description of the advantages and disadvantages, and how biofuels can be used (vehicles, electricity) along with fuels for the future are examined.
Solway, A. (2007). Water Power (Energy for the Future and Global Warming). Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens Publishing.
Water Power: Energy for the Future begins by highlighting the use of fossil fuels for energy and its effects on global warming. The second chapter identifies the history of hydropower through the use of water wheels to water turbines which were used to generate electricity in the 1800’s. Chapter three explains how the Hoover Dam creates hydroelectricity. The final two chapters discuss the use of the ocean to create energy and the future of water power.
Thomas, I. (2007). The Pros and Cons of Solar Power (The Energy Debate). New York City: Rosen Central.
Williams, M.(Ed.). (2005). Energy Alternatives (Writing the Critical Essay: An Opposing Viewpoints Guide). Farmington Hills, MI: Greenhaven Press.
Juettner, B. (2006). Nuclear Power (Our Environment). San Diego: KidHaven Press.
Nuclear Power is part of the series Our Environment, which examines environmental harms, describes their source, threats, and possible solutions. This book contains a table of contents, glossary of terms, bibliographic references for books and websites, and an index. The book begins by defining nuclear power then moves on to discuss how nuclear power is produced to create electricity and power vehicles. The second chapter focuses on concerns about nuclear power such as radioactivity, disposal of nuclear waste, and provides examples of accidents that have occurred- Chernobyl. The book ends by discussing the future of nuclear energy and its use as a renewable energy source that does not affect the earth’s atmosphere.
Morgan, S. (2007). From Windmills to Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Discovering Alternative Energy (Chain Reactions). Chicago: Heinemann.
From Windmills to Hydrogen Fuel Cells contains a table of contents, glossary of terms, bibliographic references for books and websites, a timeline, biographic information, and an index. The first chapter focuses on the use of fossil fuels versus new fuels “renewable energy”. Each subsequent chapter provides the history and an in depth explanation for renewable energy sources for wind power, solar energy, water power, nuclear energy, geothermal energy, biopower and fuel cells (a device that converts energy).
Six titles from the series Energy Sources written by Neil Morris offers facts, issues, and what’s in store for the future. Each issue contains a table of contents, glossary of terms, and an index.
Morris, N. (2007). Biomass Power. North Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media.
Biomass Power focuses on the use of plant and animal matter as a source for fuel. The book begins by discussing the use of wood or plants in the creation of heat energy through the burning process. It then moves on to discuss the production of biofuels for the purpose of producing electricity and as a replacement for gasoline or diesel (ethanol, methane, algae).
Morris, N. (2007). Geothermal Power. North Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media.
Geothermal Power examines the internal energy of the Earth as renewable energy source. It discusses ways to harness this power to provide electricity and heat water. The first few chapters focus on the definition of geothermal energy providing information about the earth’s core, volcanoes, and geysers. It moves on to discuss the different industries that are developing energy alternatives utilizing geothermal power. The book also contains chapters on the benefits of utilizing this form of renewable energy, trends for the future, along with potential problems.
Morris, N. (2007). Nuclear Power. North Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media.
Nuclear Power focuses on the discovery of energy from matter, early discoveries of radioactive matter, and the scientist that furthered nuclear science. The first nuclear power plant is highlighted, how nuclear reactors work, and the difference between nuclear fusion and fission are compared. Highlights on the dangers of accidents, meltdowns, and its use as destructive weapons are examined. The book ends by identifying advantages, problems, and future trends.
Morris, N. (2007). Solar Power. North Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media.
Solar Power identifies the need to use our most powerful source of energy – the sun. How solar cells work along with explanations of how solar panels generate heat and produce electricity. The book goes on to show examples of different types of transportation that use solar energy such as planes, cars and boats. The book ends by discussing both potential renewable benefits and problems of solar power.
Morris, N. (2007). Water Power. North Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media.
Water Power provides the history of harnessing the use of waters power through the use of waterwheels, steam engines, rivers, dams, reservoirs, turbines, and generators. An explanation of how hydroelectric power is generated along with how waves can be used to produce electricity is highlighted. The book ends by discussing both potential benefits/problems and the future trends of water power.
Morris, N. (2007). Wind Power. North Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media.
Wind Power starts by defining wind and the global rotation of the world’s wind pattern, which effects the Earth’s climate. The next few chapters focus on the history of wind power from ancient Egyptian boats use of sails, windmills used to pump water or grind grain, to modern wind turbines used to generate electricity. The book ends by discussing both potential renewable benefits, problems, and the future trends of wind power.
Royston, A. (2008). Energy of the Future (Eco-Action). Chicago: Heinemann.
Energy of the Future contains bibliographical references for books and websites covering all of the alternative energy sources discussed in the book along with an index. Global challenges such as the consumption of energy, climate change, and causes of global warming are addressed. Electrical power otpions for the future includes information on wind, water, solar, and nuclear power followed by the use of hydrogen-fuels for the future. The book ends with “A Race to Save the Planet” which focuses on political issues, cost, the speed of global warming, increased demand, off setting carbon dioxide production, and more.
Povey, K. D. (2007). Energy Alternatives (Hot Topics). Farmington Hills, MI: Lucent Books
Saunders, N., & Chapman, S. (2004). Nuclear Energy (Energy Essentials). Chicago, IL: Raintree.
Saunders, N., & Chapman, S. (2004). Renewable Energy (Energy Essentials). Chicago, IL: Raintree.
Renewable Energy is organized with a table of contents, glossary of terms and bibliographical references for books and websites. Information on the world’s energy crisis is highlighted. The book explains what energy is and focuses on renewable energy types: biomass, wind, water, and solar.
Sherman, J. (2008). Oil and Energy Alternatives (Essential Viewpoints Set III). 2004: Essential Library.
Publishing, D. (2007). Energy (See for Yourself). New York: DK CHILDREN.
Two titles from series The Energy Debate
Spilsbury, L., & Spilsbury, R. (2007). The Pros and Cons of Water Power (The Energy Debate). New York City: Rosen Central.
Spilsbury, L., & Spilsbury, R. (2007). The Pros and Cons of Wind Power (The Energy Debate). New York City: Rosen Central.
Two titles from the series Energy for the Future: Global Warming- Each book contains a glossary of terms used, bibliographical references for books and websites, and an index. The focus of each book is to explain the impact of energy usage on global climate.
Solway, A. (2007). Biofuels (Energy for the Future and Global Warming). Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens Publishing.
Biofuels: Energy for the Future begins by highlighting the use of fossil fuels for energy and its effects on global warming. The book offers an explanation of how plant and animal matter can be used to create renewable fuel sources. An explanation of different types of biofuels (biodiesel, algae to produce biodiesel, biogas, butano, ethanol, and methane), description of the advantages and disadvantages, and how biofuels can be used (vehicles, electricity) along with fuels for the future are examined.
Solway, A. (2007). Water Power (Energy for the Future and Global Warming). Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens Publishing.
Water Power: Energy for the Future begins by highlighting the use of fossil fuels for energy and its effects on global warming. The second chapter identifies the history of hydropower through the use of water wheels to water turbines which were used to generate electricity in the 1800’s. Chapter three explains how the Hoover Dam creates hydroelectricity. The final two chapters discuss the use of the ocean to create energy and the future of water power.
Thomas, I. (2007). The Pros and Cons of Solar Power (The Energy Debate). New York City: Rosen Central.
Williams, M.(Ed.). (2005). Energy Alternatives (Writing the Critical Essay: An Opposing Viewpoints Guide). Farmington Hills, MI: Greenhaven Press.