From Waste to Energy
From the Series 21st Century Skills Library
This title provides information on one of most promising emerging sources of energy, waste. Provides a background on the opportunity and challenges associated with using waste to produce alternative energy.
- IS WASTE REALLY USELESS?
- WHERE DOES IT ALL GO?
- GETTING ENERGY FROM WASTE
- THE GREAT DEBATE
- ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCING ACT
- GLOSSARY
- FOR MORE INFORMATION
- INDEX
- ABOUT THE AUTHOR
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 6 |
| Copyright | 2010 |
| BISACS | JNF051090, JNF037080, JNF037020, JNF051100, JNF051120 |
| Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
| Series | Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement: 21st Century Skills Library |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 9781602795099 |
|---|---|
| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2009-08-01 |
| Author | Robert Green |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Sources for further research, Table of contents |
| Dewey | 333.793'8 |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 9.5 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.5 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 131864 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviewed on 1 February 2010
Library Media Connection
Each book in this new series provides a basic introduction to a different source of energy. The writing is clear and succinct, and the information is accurate, timely, and unbiased. The plentiful photographs are outstanding and reinforce the text. The author explains the history of each resource, how it is obtained and converted to energy, its environmental impact, and how the resource may be used in the future. Frequent sidebars, such as “21st Century Content” and “Life and Career Skills,” add value and interest. More traditional pronunciation guides in the glossary would be appreciated by those teaching dictionary skills. These attractive, informative books are certain to appeal to young readers and their teachers.
Bibliography. Glossary. Websites. Index.
Recommended.
Gregory A. Martin, Curriculum Materials Center Librarian, Assistant Professor of Library Science, Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio
Author: Robert Green
Robert Green is the author of many books for young adults. He holds graduate degrees from New York University and Harvard. He learned a lot about globalization while living in Taiwan, where he studied Chinese and worked for the Taiwanese government.