Wind, Solar, and Geothermal Power: From Concept to Consumer (Calling All Innovators: A Career for You)

For decades, people around the world have relied mainly on the burning of fossil fuels to power machines and create electricity. However, as scientists uncover the destruction these fuels are doing to the environment, alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, and geothermal power are becoming more common. Readers will learn about the scientists, engineers, and other people working to bring us new energy options. They will also find out what it takes to make it in this growing career field.

About the author

Otfinoski attended Boston University and graduated from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He has written more than a hundred books for young adults and children. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and their two children.

Product details

• Authors: Steven Otfinoski, STEVEN OTFINOSKI
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 13
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2015
• EAN: 9780531219157
• ISBN: 978-0-531-21915-7
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 224 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 159 g
• Series: Calling All Innovators: A Care; LIBRARY PUBLISHING; LIBRARY PUBLISHING; Calling All Innovators: A Care; Calling All Innovators: A Career for You
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Law, business; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Mechanics, acoustics; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Astronomy: general, reference works