Nancy Dickmann
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"As technology rapidly develops across the globe, we need to remember the roots of our energy sources: plants and other biological substances. This timely volume teaches readers about humanity's complex relationship with biofuels, from Model Ts chugging along on ethanol to contemporary feuds over land between biofuel and crop farmers. Readers will love the fact boxes full of fascinating details, while vivid photographs will help them understand the...
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"Strap in for a journey to the center of the Earth--and watch out for volcanoes! Readers are in for a fiery ride as they explore geothermal energy and its technologies, both past and future. On the way, readers will take a dip in some of Mother Nature's personal hot tubs: Blue Lagoon hot spring in Iceland, the Qin Dynasty Pool, Yellowstone geysers, and more! Stunning photographs of these high-interest natural phenomena are sure to capture even reluctant...
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"This weather forecast calls for power! Readers will learn about humanity's long history of harnessing wind energy, journeying on boats along the Nile River, past windmills pumping water in ancient China, all the way to modern-day floating wind farms off the coast of Norway"--Provided by publisher.