Hydroelectricity : harnessing the power of water / Jonathan Bard.
Title:
Hydroelectricity : harnessing the power of water / Jonathan Bard.
ISBN:
9781538328521
9781508164272
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Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : PowerKids Press, 2018.
Physical Description:
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Contents:
The power of water -- Waterwheels and beyond -- Dams and reservoirs -- Run-of-the-river generation -- Tidal stream generators -- Microhydropower and picohydropower -- Sustainability -- Environmental concerns -- Technological advances -- The future of hydropower.
Summary:
Moving water is one of the most incredible forces on Earth. Just think of the power behind a tsunami or waterfall. Harnessing the power of water is nothing new. People have been using water wheels to power mills for thousands of years. Today, hydroelectric turbines provide electricity to millions of homes and businesses. With a focus on STEM topics, this book provides an in-depth look at the advances in technology that allow us to generate hydroelectricity more efficiently. Informative diagrams and age-appropriate language make it easy for students to understand this exciting early elementary science subject.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.8 0.5 194873.
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OCLC Number:
ocn993134347
Availability:
Eagan - Wescott~1
