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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Wind is moving air. Sometimes it blows softly. Sometimes it whips and whooshes. Wind pushes waves in the ocean. It rustles the leaves and makes flags flap. What happens when the weather is windy? Read this book to find out! Learn all about kinds of weather in the Whats the Weather Like? series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction topics to life!...
3) Wind energy
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
As our world's population grows, so too does our need for energy. Scientists seek the next breakthrough in new technology while constantly finding ways to make current solutions cheaper and more efficient. In this title, discover what wind energy is, its history, how we use it today, and how new technologies can contribute to our energy future. Learn about cutting-edge types of wind turbines, including turbines at sea and turbines aloft in the sky,...
4) Wind energy
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
Discusses how today's modern wind turbines have developed from the windmills of the past and how technology relating to wind power continues to develop.
5) Wind power
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind wind power. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--
6) Wind power
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"An examination of the ways in which wind has historically been used as an energy source and how current and future energy demands are changing its technical applications and efficiency levels"--
10) Wind energy
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Across the country, huge open spaces are covered in gently turning wind turbines. In Wind Energy, explore how these machines generate electricity, learn about the history of wind power, and discover the latest advances in the field. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
This weather forecast calls for power! Readers will learn about humanity's long history of harnessing wind energy, journeying on boats along the Nile River, past windmills pumping water in ancient China, all the way to modern-day floating wind farms off the coast of Norway. Captivating fact boxes make interesting pit stops along the way, and vibrant photographs provide the scenery as readers travel through this timely science topic about an important...
14) Wind power
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Introduces readers to what wind power is, how it is used today and how it might be used in the future, and the benefits and drawbacks of this energy source. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research."--
19) Wind power
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Bold color photos and easy-to-read text introduce readers to wind power. Five informative chapters highlight what wind power is, how it works, and why it is a good source of energy. Zoom in even deeper with key stats and bolded glossary terms that make learning fun." --Publisher's description.
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