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Beneath Earth's surface is a boundless source of energy - geothermal energy. Heated by our planet's red-hot core, hot water and hot rock below the ground on which we walk already provides… More →
Environmental Science
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From trees and plants to bugs and birds, every living thing on Earth is a form of energy. And all living organisms create energy, too, in the form of their waste. The energy of living things… More →
Earth has a limited supply of fossil fuels, and in the near future this supply will come to an end. However, more people live on the planet than ever in its history - and they all need… More →
The endless and enormous power of the sun provides life to all organisms on Earth, from the smallest plant to the largest animal. This awesome power is being used today to provide a rich and… More →
For centuries, falling water has been used in parts of the world to create energy to run grinding stones at mills and irrigation systems for crops. This interesting book shows how the use of… More →
Our planet's weather offers some incredible solutions to our growing energy needs, and one of those solutions is wind power. Offshore and onshore wind farms are an increasingly familiar sight More →
Don't get left in the dark! Learn about new, old, and alternative forms of energy for running vehicles, creating heat, and bringing power to homes and industries. This timely series… More →
This series is designed to encourage young children to actively participate in caring for their environment. Each book focuses on one fundamental principle of conservation and explains what… More →
Humans are sometimes to blame for catastrophic influences on the worlds air, water, soil, and natural resources. Environmental Disaster Alert! probes the causes and effects of greenhouse… More →
In light of the devastating floods in 2010 in Pakistan, Brazil, the United States, and China, this informative book has been newly revised. From the mythological flood stories of ancient… More →
In the search for oil and gas, we have drilled deep beneath the ocean's surface and the ground to tap into the energy wells trapped there. Today, we need more energy than ever before in our… More →