Bibliograph

Energy from Earth's core, geothermal energy, James Bow

Type

Label

Energy from Earth's core, geothermal energy, James Bow

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 10-14

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 7 to 8

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Energy from Earth's core

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

910475710

Responsibility statement

James Bow

Series statement

Next generation energy

Sub title

geothermal energy

Summary

"Beneath Earth's surface is a boundless source of energy--geothermal energy. Heated by our planet's red-hot core, hot water and hot rock below the ground on which we walk already provides energy in many parts of the world, from Alaska to Hawaii. Discover the different forms geothermal energy, how people are harnessing and using this rich supply, and how it could be an important part of our energy future."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

What is energy? -- What is geothermal energy? -- Geothermal energy is hot! -- Geothermal energy is cool! -- How we harvest the power -- Pros and cons -- Geothermal energy under the sea -- The geothermal country -- The power of the geysers -- Keeping it cool in Toronto -- Geothermal limits -- The challenges ahead -- Power up!

Target audience

juvenile

Classification