Ocean, Tidal, and Wave Energy: Power from the Sea (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780778729334)

The natural movement of water has long been used to create energy. New forms of hydropower are being researched as alternative ways to create clean renewable energy. This remarkable new book describes how water flow is being used in tidal and wave energy farms, and how the oceans contain enough heat in the surface water to power the world! Case studies highlight the potential advantages and disadvantages of pursuing these different kinds of power.Teacher's guide available.

Author: Lynn Peppas
ISBN-10: 0778729338
ISBN-13: 9780778729334
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 06/20/2008
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 10.60h x 8.20w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.4
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 126758 / Ocean, Tidal, and Wave Energy: Power from the Sea