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Overview
This innovative debate series looks at how science and technology have transformed the way we live today. It examines both the positive and the negative impacts of recent developments on society, health, the environment, and the economy. Pro and con debates throughout each title promote critical thinking and present opposing viewpoints of key innovations.
In the 21st century, people use energy in a wide variety of ways. Energy powers our computers, lights and heats our homes, fuels our transportations, and manufactures the goods we need. Almost all of this energy comes from fossil fuels. As these fuels begin to run out, what will replace them? This book examines:
our reliance on fossil fuels and their impact on the environment
the pros and cons of nuclear energy
the debate about biofuels
harnessing energy from the Sun, wind, and water
energy in the future, from hydrogen fuel cells to solar power from space
Synopsis
This innovative debate series looks at how scientific and technological advances in recent decades have dramatically altered the way we live and examines both positive and negative impacts of these changes on the environment, society, health, and the economy. Intended to foster critical-thinking skills and to stimulate discussion and debate, each volume includes Pros and Cons sections that present the views of both advocates and critics of key innovations.
School Library Journal
Gr 5-8–Providing information on scientific and technological topics in a bright, active layout that features color photographs, maps, graphs, or charts on every spread, this series has much to offer. Short sections summarize various aspects of or concerns about, for example, solar energy (Energy Sources), speed cameras (Crime Fighting), and telecommunications satellites (Space Exploration) and then offer arguments for and against their use. While this approach simplifies the material a great deal, it conveniently outlines the range of views on controversial or unfamiliar subjects, helping students to learn how to view both sides of issues.