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Overview
People can't live without energy. They use it every day to power cars and computers, run machines, and heat and cool buildings. Unfortunately, the huge amounts of fossil fuels being used for energy are also polluting the environment. With the world's population growing quickly, supplies of these fuels will eventually run out. What can be done to conserve energy? Are there other energy sources people can use that won't pollute Earth? Look inside to find the answers and learn how everyone can help protect the planet.Synopsis
People can't live without energy. They use it every day to power cars and computers, run machines, and heat and cool buildings. Unfortunately, the huge amounts of fossil fuels being used for energy are also polluting the environment. With the world's population growing quickly, supplies of these fuels will eventually run out. What can be done to conserve energy? Are there other energy sources people can use that won't pollute Earth? Look inside to find the answers and learn how everyone can help protect the planet.
Children's Literature
Somewhat less detailed than other books in the "Earth in Danger" series, this title nonetheless continues to present relevant, balanced, factual information in a format that is satisfying to the mind and stimulating to the senses. The sturdy 8 " by 10 " book feels good to hold and touch. Panoramic photography on dense, glossy paper dominates each spread of the main body of the book and enhances the full-page information boxes of the "Just the Facts" section at the end. After explaining the importance of energy, the differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, and the problems associated with fossil fuels, Orme explores several renewable energy options, describing in the simplest terms how each works and balancing the benefits with one or more of the known drawbacks. In addition to the oversized sidebars of the "Just the Facts" pages, back matter includes a "How to Help" page with some interesting activities, a glossary, an index, and sources for more information. Reviewer: Heather N. Kolich