"Engrossing . . . Coal, to borrow a phrase, is king." -- New York Times Book Review In this remarkable book, Barbara Freese takes us on a rich historical journey that begins hundreds of millions of years ago and spans the globe. Prized as "the best stone in Britain" by Roman invaders who carved jewelry out of it, coal has transformed societies, launched empires, and expanded frontiers. It made China an eleventh-century superpower, inspired the Communist...

We use energy every day. It lets us cook food, drive cars, and so much more. But where does energy come from? Wind energy comes from the motion of air. Kids will read this book to learn how wind turns turbines and creates electricity. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

We use energy every day. It lets us cook food, drive cars, and so much more. But where does energy come from? Coal energy comes from rock buried deep underground. Kids will read this book to learn how coal is formed, mined, and burned for heat and power. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

We use energy every day. It lets us cook food, drive cars, and so much more. But where does energy come from? Oil energy comes from oil that rises from deep underground. Kids will read this book to learn how oil is pumped through wells and made into different fuels. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"Energy is, without a doubt, the very foundation of the universe. It's the engine that powers life and fuels the evolution of human civilization. Yet for all its importance, what energy really is and how it works remains a mystery to most non-scientists. For example: Where does most of our energy come from, and how is it sourced? How do energy technologies, both primitive and cutting-edge, generate power? How do we store energy--and will there be...

"An exploration of the rise of lithium batteries and the implications of the new energy economy"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the sources of energy used by humans, from such fossil fuels as coal and oil to renewable resources including solar, geothermal, and hydroelectricity, and discusses some of the issues regarding using these fuels.

Labor and related costs account for more than half of the price of the average home solar installation. But homeowners can save thousands of dollars with this user-friendly manual, which follows the same process professional contractors use. Through detailed directions and step-by-step photos, veteran solar installer Joseph Burdick and seasoned builder Philip Schmidt teach you how to determine the size, placement, and type of installation you'll need....

Marko the Pencil makes understanding science easy and fun! Join Marko the Pencil as he takes students on a fascinating journey to his Super Science Station where it's easy to grasp science concepts. Designed for students in 5th grade, but learners at all levels will find the information fun and informative.