Ocean, Tidal, and Wave Energy: Power from the Sea

From the Series Energy Revolution
  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

The natural movement of water has long been used to create energy. New forms of hydropower are being researched as alternative ways to create clean renewable energy. This remarkable new book describes how water flow is being used in tidal and wave energy farms, and how the oceans contain enough heat in the surface water to power the world! Case studies highlight the potential advantages and disadvantages of pursuing these different kinds of power.Teacher's guide available.

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978-1-4271-6381-3
$29.00
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Age Range 8 - 11
Dewey 621.29
Lexile NC1090L
ATOS Reading Level 7.4
Guided Reading Level R
Subjects Environmental Science, Life Science
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2008
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8.5 x 11
Graphics
BISACS JNF037070, JNF037020, JNF051170
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Author: Lynn Peppas