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The Science of Hydro and Wave Energy

by Maddie SPALDING
9781682823033. ea vol: 80p. (The Science of Renewable Energy). chron. further reading. index. photos. websites. ReferencePoint. Mar. 2018. lib. ed. $29.95.
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Gr 6 Up—Timetables start off these titles, tracing the development of the energy sources. Each author explains the titular energy source, how it can replace fossil fuels, and the industry's future. Sidebars provide additional information, while text boxes define terms. The books are text heavy, with around a dozen images per title. A strength of the series is the coverage of positive and negative points about each energy source. For instance, wind turbines do not require fuel or release emissions, but they endanger birds and bats in surrounding areas. Another plus is the inclusion of advances in the various industries from around the world, emphasizing the global impact of the research.
VERDICT A fine addition to collections for research and reference, with current information and prospects for the future of each field.
Reviewed by Staff , Apr 01, 2018

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