Coal
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Power Up! series
This title provides information on Coal as a source of energy. It highlights the positives and negatives of coal and discusses clean coal technology.
From Waste to Energy
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Power Up! series
This title provides information on one of most promising emerging sources of energy, waste. Provides a background on the opportunity and challenges associated with using waste to produce alternative energy.
Electric Power Grid
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Power Up! series
Many little-know facts about electric power - and the grid that controls much of it - are explained in this fascinating book.
Energy from Wind, Sun, and Tides
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Power Up! series
Recent advances in harnessing energy from the wind, sun, and tides are explored. People are encouraged to seek resources beyond fossil fuels.
Searching for Oil
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Power Up! series
Oil is one of our most important natural resources. The searches for new sources - and options for alternative sources - are outlined here.
Bio-fuels
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Power Up! series
We currently rely on nonrenewable sources, such as oil, for most of our fuel. Scientists are working on new fuels from crops and other materials to help ease future dependence on nonrenewable resources.
Energy From Hydrogen
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Power Up! series
The country's "addiction" to oil is described and alternative energy potential from hydrogen is discussed.
Hydroelectric Energy
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Power Up! series
For years, people have used water power to provide electricity. This study recaps that history and describes exciting new techniques.
Geothermal Energy
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Power Up! series
Long known as a potential power source, geothermal energy - heated water from within the Earth - is now being tapped. This book outlines those efforts and looks to the future.
Nuclear Energy
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Power Up! series
Nuclear energy, with the potential to provide vast amounts of power, is a controversial topic. The science, history, and the controversy are explained here.
