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Energy from oceans and moving water : hydroelectric, wave, and tidal power / by Ruth Owen.

By: Series: Power: yesterday, today, tomorrowPublication details: New York : PowerKids Press, 2013.Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 9781477702697 (library binding)
  • 1477702695 (library binding)
  • 9781477702772 (pbk.)
  • 1477702776 (pbk.)
  • 9781477702789 (6pack)
  • 1477702784 (6pack)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 621.31/2134 23
LOC classification:
  • TK1081 .O94 2013
Contents:
Powering our world with water -- Making electricity -- Fossil fuels and climate change -- Water power -- From grinding grain to hydroelectric -- A hydroelectric power station in action -- Grand Coulee Dam -- Helping fish bypass dams -- The Three Gorges Dam -- Harnessing tidal power -- Harnessing wave power -- Is water energy perfect power? -- Water power for the future.
Summary: Examines the science of hydroelectric power, looking at the technology, benefits, and downsides.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
J 600 - 699 Hanover Public Library Shelves J621.31 OWEN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31906000955360

Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.

Powering our world with water -- Making electricity -- Fossil fuels and climate change -- Water power -- From grinding grain to hydroelectric -- A hydroelectric power station in action -- Grand Coulee Dam -- Helping fish bypass dams -- The Three Gorges Dam -- Harnessing tidal power -- Harnessing wave power -- Is water energy perfect power? -- Water power for the future.

Examines the science of hydroelectric power, looking at the technology, benefits, and downsides.

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