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Children's Nonfiction Environmental Science & Ecosystems

Biomass: Fueling Change

by (author) Niki Walker

Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Initial publish date
Oct 2006
Category
Environmental Science & Ecosystems, Environmental Conservation & Protection, General
Recommended Age
8 to 14
Recommended Grade
4 to 5
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780778729280
    Publish Date
    Oct 2006
    List Price
    $10.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780778729143
    Publish Date
    Oct 2006
    List Price
    $25.95

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Did you know that some cars are run on fuel made from the oils from sunflowers and soybeans? Biomass: Fueling Change is an exciting new book that explores bioenergy, energy derived from organic matter, to produce heat, run cars, and generate electricity. Worldwide case studies and colorful photographs and illustrations will help children learn about the history of bioenergy and how the world is using this energy today.

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Biomass: Fueling Change (Energy Revolution)

This book explores bioenergy, which is energy derived from organic matter to produce heat, run cars and generate electricity. The history of bioenergy and how the world is using this energy today is also discussed. A timeline, glossary and index are included.

Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2008.

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