Del Norte Public Library

People have lived and died, businesses have prospered and failed, and nations have risen to world power and declined, all over energy challenges. Ultimately, the history of these challenges tells the story of humanity itself.Through an unforgettable cast of characters, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Rhodes explains how wood gave way to coal and coal made room for oil, as we now turn to natural gas, nuclear power, and renewable energy. Rhodes...

Princess Sepora of Serubel and King Tarik of Theoria have formed an uneasy truce, but when traitors with powerful allies threaten, they must learn to trust if they, and their kingdoms, are to survive.

This book discusses how using solar, wind, water, and nuclear energy can help us reduce the use of fossil fuels.

"This book covers the energy resource of natural gas, including where it comes from, how we develop and use it, and how it helps power the world"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to biofuel energy and how it is used.

Includes index

Explains how wind turbines create electricity.

Explains how water energy is captured and converted into power.

Explains how oil is pumped through wells and made into different fuels.

Examines ocean power, solar heating, and solar and wind turbines.