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Did you know people can turn the energy in rushing water into electricity? This hydropower can run the computer and the lights in your home. How exactly do we get it, though? And what is the impact on our environment? Read this book to find out all about hydropower.
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This new series takes young readers through the exciting and often controversial world of energy. Covering different sources of energy, the eight volumes feature fictional student narrators interviewing experts who discuss the pros and cons of each, and the science behind them. Combining facts and balance, Examining Energy provides students with a clear picture of a topic on which the daily headlines and news stories too often flash more heat than...
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As the supply of fossil fuels dwindles, alternative energy sources such as hydroelectricity may become increasingly important. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format—supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations—this title examines the future of hydropower. Topics include: Can Hydropower Ever Replace Fossil Fuels? Is Hydropower Affordable? How Does Hydropower Impact the Environment? Can the Oceans Provide
...4) Water power
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Following a student conducting research, the reader learns about water power as an energy source. This exciting title includes how humans used water power in the past, how we use energy from water power today, and how we may use it in the future.
7) Hydropower
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"Hydropower makes use of the energy in flowing water. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Readers will learn how it is harnessed, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how they may get involved in this exciting growing field some day."--
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"Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chapter, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along the way. This book shows how the energy in falling water is turned into energy to power an electric car. It explains how hydroelectric power stations work, the science of electricity, how cars are made and how they use electricity, and how electric cars...
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"The movement of a rushing river is a valuable energy source. Hydroelectric Energyshows how engineers build and operate dams, turbines, and generators to turn this movement into electricity. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Publisher's description.
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"Introduces readers to what hydroelectric power is, how it is used today and how it might be used in the future, and the benefits and drawbacks of this energy source. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research."--
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"Kids will explore one of Earth's important energy resources with Water Energy Projects from the history of water energy, to how we use it today. They'll use water energy to spin a bottle, build a water mill, and more. Each project includes color photos and easy to follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles."--Publisher's description.
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We use energy every day. It lets us cook food, drive cars, and so much more. But where does energy come from? Water energy comes from flowing water. Kids will read this book to learn how water energy is captured and converted into power. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
14) Water energy
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Kids will explore an exciting energy resource with Water Energy. This book covers one of Earth's energy resources, including where it comes from, how we develop and use it, and how it helps power the world. Bright, full-page photos fill the books, while easy-to-read text introduces young readers to key STEM concepts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Sandcastle is an...
15) Hydropower
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"Anyone who has been walloped by a large ocean wave or has watched water tumble down a tall waterfall knows the power of water. Readers will learn about hydropower throughout history and find out about the water cycle. Reading about how this clean energy source is used today and what the future of hydropower may look like will educate young readers about renewable energy fueled by water." --Publisher description.
16) Hoover Dam
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers the science and engineering behind the Hoover Dam. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--
19) Water power
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"Discusses ways we can get power from water by damming rivers or harnessing tides and ocean waves, and how water power may be used in the future"--Provided by publisher.
20) Hydroelectricity
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Discusses hydroelectricity and how it is made and used. Includes one simple experiment.
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