Nuclear Energy
From the Series Alternative Energy
A piece of nuclear fuel the size of your fingertip holds as much energy as 150 gallons (568 L) of oil. In Nuclear Energy, learn how scientists developed this amazing source of energy, how it works, and why it has attracted controversy. 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 Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| BISACS | JNF051110, JNF051120 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Abdo Publishing |
| Imprint | Core Library |
| Series | Alternative Energy |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| Lexile | 740 |
| ISBN | 9781680784572 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2016-12-15 |
| Author | Meg Marquardt |
| Features | Glossary of key words, Informative sidebars, Primary-source text, Reviewed, Table of contents |
| Dewey | 621.48 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 7.25 x 9.25 |
| Guided Reading Level | T |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.8 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 188616 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
Alternative Energy - School Library Connection
Students researching energy topics for science projects will find fast facts, photographs, illustrations, and other informative resources in this series. Lots of photographs with captions and fact boxes are included in each book. Historical notes give context to the development of alternative energies and supporting details on how biofuels, hydrogen fuel cells, geothermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, ocean, and solar energies are currently used. . . . Recommended.
Alternative Energy – Booklist
As awareness of the dangers tied to global warming and fossil fuels grows, green energy is playing a bigger part in how people are powering their communities. Each of the books in the Alternative Energy series introduces an ecofriendly energy source by explaining its history, how it works, its pros and cons, and its future potential. . . .They succeed in contextualizing each resource within a larger conversation on the relationship between energy and the environment. Critical-thinking questions linked to the publisher’s website join primary source excerpts, sidebar facts, and color illustrations for a rounded learning experience.
Alternative Energy - School Library Journal
Fact-filled and thorough, this well-written collection covers a vast array of sustainable power sources, from the familiar (Solar Energy; Wind Energy) to the less common (Biofuels; Ocean Energy). Text-heavy yet comprehensible, each book delves into the specific energy source’s origins, current applications, and outlook; addresses its benefits and drawbacks; and encourages readers to come to their own conclusions. With its impeccable content, this dynamic series is a must for school and public libraries.