This sequel to The Prize provides a narrative of global energy, the principal engine of geopolitical and economic change. The author, an energy authority continues the riveting story begun in the book, The Prize, in this account of the quest for the energy the world needs, and the power and riches that come with it. He proves that energy is truly the engine of global political and economic change, as well as central to the battle over climate change....

Pulitzer Prize, and National Book Award-winning author Richard Rhodes reveals the fascinating history behind energy transitions over time, wood to coal to oil to electricity and beyond.

In our power-hungry world, all the talk about energy-what's safe and what's risky, what's clean and what's dirty, what's cheap and what's easy-tends to generate more heat than light. What, Julianne Couch wanted to know, is the real story on power production in this country? Approaching the question as a curious consumer, Couch takes us along as she visits nine sites where electrical power is developed from different fuel sources. From a geothermal...

"Explains the principles of inventing and provides photo-illustrated instructions for making a variety of projects that harness energy"--Provided by publisher.

"First Science explains introductory physical science concepts about energy through real-world observation and simple scientific diagrams"--Provided by publisher.

"We are undergoing a historical transformation in the way we create and disseminate energy. Together, Internet technology and the reality of renewable energy are creating a new type of electrical grid, one in which energy is stored and distributed on an individual basis. Soon, hundreds of millions of human beings will be generating their own green energy in their homes, offices and factories, and sharing it, just as they now create their own information...

"Learn about our energy and fuel through facts focused on percentages. Did you know that only 9.5% of the energy we use comes from renewable sources Find out how dependent we are on fossil fuels. Learn about our energy and fuel through facts focused on percentages. Fossil fuel, renewable energy, carbon in the atmosphere are some of the topics covered in this exciting new way of exploring energy and fuel.Find out what makes the world complete by understanding...

The supercharged facts about energy and waves can set your brain buzzing! You learn about huge rates of consumption (like the 35.3 quadrillion BTUs of petroleum used in the United States in 2011), huge timelines (it took 300 million years for our greatest source of energy, fossil fuels, to be created), and even huger mysteries (how long it will be before fossil fuels run out). How can all these big numbers and concepts make more sense? Infographics!...

In this engaging text, readers are introduced to basic concepts of energy and where it exists all around them, right down to matter and the atom. Fact boxes bolster vocabulary words, while "Compare and Contras" and "Think About It" boxes stimulate thinking, reading, writing, and discussion. This illuminating volume supports Common Core Science Standards, evaluation of evidence, understanding scientific theories, and connecting and relating knowledge....

Ten-year-old Christina lives a sheltered life until she discovers a secret tunnel, an evil plot to enslave orphans, and a mysterious source of energy known as zoom.