Bibliograph

Water power, energy from rivers, waves, and tides, by Laurie Brearley

Type

Label

Water power, energy from rivers, waves, and tides, by Laurie Brearley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Water power

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1028584618

Responsibility statement

by Laurie Brearley

Series statement

A true bookAlternative energy

Sub title

energy from rivers, waves, and tides

Summary

Learn about the history of hydroelectric power and how water power is used to generate electricity

Table Of Contents

A need for alternative energy -- Water in motion -- What is water power? -- A powerful history -- When did people start using water power? -- From water current to electrical current -- How can water power be used to create electricity? -- The big truth! -- Affecting the environment -- What are the downsides of using water power? -- Tides and waves -- How can people capture the energy of ocean waves? -- A bright future -- Will more people use electricity generated from water power in the future?

Target audience

juvenile

Classification