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Water, Wave & Tidal Power: Water Wave Tidal Power Library Ebook (Let's Discuss Energy Resources #3)
by Richard Spilsbury Louise SpilsburyWith supplies of non-renewable energy sources running low and the threat of global warming and climate change, there is an urgent need to look at other types of energy resources and how well they can meet our power needs. While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost. This series looks at each energy resource, the technology and cost of how it is used to meet power needs and how it impacts the environment and humans. Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used, and then, using specific Let's Discuss panels, explores the various advantages and disadvantages that concern it's use as an alternative fuel source. Case studies examine specific usage examples where that source has either worked or not worked so that the reader can weigh up the pros and cons for the use of each source against the alternatives.
Wind Power: Wind Power Library Ebook (Let's Discuss Energy Resources #1)
by Richard Spilsbury Louise SpilsburyWith supplies of non-renewable energy sources running low and the threat of global warming and climate change, there is an urgent need to look at other types of energy resources and how well they can meet our power needs. While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost. This series looks at each energy resource, the technology and cost of how it is used to meet power needs and how it impacts the environment and humans. Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used, and then, using specific Let's Discuss panels, explores the various advantages and disadvantages that concern it's use as an alternative fuel source. Case studies examine specific usage examples where that source has either worked or not worked so that the reader can weigh up the pros and cons for the use of each source against the alternatives.
Conservation Areas: Conservation Areas Library Ebook (Maps of the Environmental World #4)
by Meg Gillett Jack GillettEach title in the series addresses an environmental topic and illustrated its aspects with the help of maps. An introductory spread presents the topic and explains key ideas, concepts and vocabulary. Twelve spreads each introduce an area of the world, including a map locating relevant sites, graphs offering comparative data and photography.A spread at the back of the book provides further study and comparison exercises.
Energy Resources: Energy Resources Library Ebook (Maps of the Environmental World #1)
by Jack Gillett Meg GillettEach title in the series addresses an environmental topic and illustrated its aspects with the help of maps. An introductory spread presents the topic and explains key ideas, concepts and vocabulary. Twelve spreads each introduce an area of the world, including a map locating relevant sites, graphs offering comparative data and photography.A spread at the back of the book provides further study and comparison exercises.
Natural Resources: Natural Resources Library Ebook (Maps of the Environmental World #2)
by Jack Gillett Meg GillettEach title in the series addresses an environmental topic and illustrated its aspects with the help of maps. An introductory spread presents the topic and explains key ideas, concepts and vocabulary. Twelve spreads each introduce an area of the world, including a map locating relevant sites, graphs offering comparative data and photography.A spread at the back of the book provides further study and comparison exercises.
Professor Cook’s... Dynamite Dinners: Dynamite Dinners (Professor Cook’s)
by Lorna BrashThis entertaining children's cookery series explores basic principles of everyday foods, such as why jelly sets, why popcorn pops or why beans give you wind! Offering a range of delicious recipes that children will enjoy making from exploding cupcakes to no-cry onion bhajis, this series examines the science behind our food in a fun, accessible and humorous way!
Professor Cook’s... Fascinating Fruits: Fascinating Fruits (library Ebook) (Professor Cook’s)
by Lorna BrashThis entertaining children's cookery series explores basic principles of everyday foods, such as why jelly sets, why popcorn pops or why beans give you wind! Fascinating Fruits offers a range of delicious recipes that children will enjoy making from exploding cupcakes to no-cry onion bhajis, this series examines the science behind our food in a fun, accessible and humorous way!
Professor Cook’s... Mind-Blowing Bakes: Mind-blowing Bakes (library Ebook) (Professor Cook’s #4)
by Lorna BrashThis entertaining children's cookery series explores basic principles of everyday foods, such as why jelly sets, why popcorn pops or why beans give you wind! Offering a range of delicious recipes that children will enjoy making from exploding cupcakes to stained glass cookies, oozing crust pizza and 'kitchen sink' pot pies, this series examines the science behind our food in a fun, accessible and humorous way!
Professor Cook’s... Smashing Snacks: Smashing Snacks (library Ebook) (Professor Cook’s #1)
by Lorna BrashThis entertaining children's cookery series explores basic principles of everyday foods, such as why jelly sets, why popcorn pops or why beans give you wind! Offering a range of delicious recipes that children will enjoy making from exploding cupcakes to no-cry onion bhajis, this series examines the science behind our food in a fun, accessible and humorous way!
China: China (Discover Countries #10)
by Susan CreanEach title looks at each country through a variety of themes such as location, landscape and climate, population and health, settlements, family life, religion and beliefs, education and learning, employment and economy, industry and trade, farming and food, transport and communications, leisure and tourism and environment and wildlife.Includes maps, statistics panels and simple graphs and charts; and a topic web showing links with this series to other subject areas.
Caring For Habitats: Caring For Habitats (library Ebook (Environment Detective Investigates #2)
by Jen GreenWhat is a habitat?Why are habitats under threat?How can we help to take care of habitats?The Environment Detective Investigates helps you to answer these questions and many more about habitats. Find out about the different habitats on Earth, what harm pollution is doing to habitats and why they need our protection.
Making Air Cleaner: Making Air Cleaner (Environment Detective Investigates #3)
by Jen GreenWhy is clean air important?How do people cause air pollution?How is air pollution affecting Earth's climate?The Environment Detective Investigates helps you to answer these questions and many more about making air cleaner. Find out what causes air pollution, what is being done to tackle air pollution and how we can help make the air cleaner.
Reducing and Recycling Waste: Reducing And Recycling Waste (libr (Environment Detective Investigates #4)
by Jen GreenWhat exactly is waste?Why is waste a problem?How can we reduce, reuse and recycle waste?The Environment Detective Investigates helps you to answer these questions and many more about waste. Find out what happens to waste, who produces it and how it causes pollution.
Saving Water: Saving Water (Environment Detective Investigates #1)
by Jen GreenWhy is water precious?What happens when water is scarce?What is being done to take care of water?The Environment Detective Investigates helps you to answer these questions and many more about saving water. Find out why living things need water, how people waste water and how we can help to save water.
Using Energy Wisely: Using Energy Wisely (library Ebook (Environment Detective Investigates #6)
by Jen GreenWhat is energy?Why do we need energy?What is being done to save energy?The Environment Detective Investigates helps you to answer these questions and many more about energy. Find out about the different kinds of energy, what global warming is and what is being done to use energy wisely
I'm Good At English, What Job Can I Get?: English (I'm Good At #3)
by Richard SpilsburyThe different careers that lead on from an interest or aptitude in a particular subject are explored. Many occupations are examined looking at what the job involves and the special skills that are needed.
Olympic Champions: Olympic Champions Library Ebook (The Olympics #4)
by Nick HunterFrom Usain Bolt and Jessica Ennis to Michael Phelps and Tom Daley, this book looks at potential champions.
The Paralympics: The Paralympics Library Ebook (The Olympics #1)
by Nick HunterThis book looks at the Paralympics, from the athletes and the sports to the stadiums and the spectators!
Behind the Scenes at the Olympics: Behind The Scenes At The Olympics Library Ebook (The Olympics #3)
by Nick HunterFrom the winning bid to the Olympic village and stadiums, this book looks beyond the sports and into all aspects, such as the costs involved, the media and where events will take place around the country.
Olympic Sports: Olympic Sports Library Ebook (The Olympics #2)
by Nick HunterFrom basketball to athletics and many other team or individual sports inbetween, this book looks at the different sports that feature at the Olympics.
Aliens: Aliens Library Ebook (Twilight Realm)
by Jim PipeThis book encourages readers to imagine themselves as explorers of the paranormal on the trail of aliens. It describes how aliens might travel to Earth and from where, what they might look like and how they might behave, drawing on examples from fiction, history and from around the world to describe people's continuing fascination with the possible existence of extra-terrestrial life forms.
Ghosts: Ghosts Library Ebook (Twilight Realm)
by Jim PipeThis book encourages readers to imagine themselves as ghostbusters on the trail of ghosts. It recounts reported hauntings and describes the characteristics of ghosts and how they reportedly look and behave. The book brings in examples from history and from around the world and shows how the idea that ghosts exist continues to capture people's imagination.
Monsters: Monsters Library Ebook (Twilight Realm)
by Jim PipeThis book encourages readers to imagine themselves as cryptozoologists, or monster hunters. It describes reported sightings of monsters - in the air, on land and in water - and how the creatures reportedly look and behave. The book brings in examples from history and from around the world and shows how the idea that monsters exist continues to capture people's imagination.
The Undead: The Undead Library Ebook (Twilight Realm)
by Jim PipeThis book encourages readers to imagine themselves as hunters on the trail of vampires and zombies. It describes the characteristics of each, how they look and behave, drawing examples from history and from around the world to explain people's continuing fascination with these mythical creatures.
The Aztecs: Aztecs (The Gruesome Truth About #14)
by Jillian PowellCovering different historical eras, this informative series details all the topics one would expect to find in a history series, such as family life, food, religion, entertainment and warfare. However, it focuses on the most gruesome parts of these topics.