This series explores alternative energy resources, how they are produced, the technology necessary and what the future holds.With global warming and climate crisis and the rise in energy prices, looking at more sustainable types of energy resources, how well they can meet our power needs and how they work has never felt so relevant.Wind power is one of the major ustainable power sources. But how does harnessing the wind's energy work? What's needed and can it fulfill our energy needs?While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost. This series looks at each energy resource, the technology and cost of how it is used to meet power needs and how it impacts the environment and humans. Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used.Suitable for reader aged 9+.
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This series explores alternative energy resources, how they are produced, the technology necessary and what the future holds
1: Wind power as an energy resource1: Capturing the wind1: How wind turbines work1: How people use wind power1: Wind farms1: Wind Farms at Sea1: Offshore or onshore?1: Turbine troubles1: Wind power and wildlife1: Turbine safety1: Wind supply and demand1: The cost of wind power1: The future for wind power1: Think Further1: Glossary1: Index
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781526325280
Publisert
2023
Utgiver
Vendor
Wayland
Vekt
340 gr
Høyde
270 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Dybde
10 mm
Aldersnivå
JC, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
32

Illustratør

Om bidragsyterne

Louise K Stewart studied women's writing at university and did a Masters degree in Women and Literature. She co-founded Aurora, a magazine featuring creative writing and illustrations by women, based in Liverpool. She then became an author, and has written more than 200 books for young people on a wide range of subjects. Diego Vaisberg is an illustrator and art director based in Buenos Aires, Argentina with great experience in children´s books, games and toy design. He has also written books like Dino, a Pet like no other and Space Cadet Topo. With Martin Lowenstein, he created and manages DGPH illustration and design studio. Currently, he is also the illustration design professor at the illustrator major at Palermo University (UP).