The Wind at Work: An Activity Guide to Windmills Revised, Expand Edition Contributor(s): Woelfle, Gretchen (Author) |
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ISBN: 1613741006 ISBN-13: 9781613741009 Publisher: Chicago Review Press OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Weather - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - How Things Work | Are Made |
Dewey: 621.45 |
LCCN: 2012046319 |
Lexile Measure: 1030 |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 11.1" W x 8.5" (0.85 lbs) 160 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Explaining how the wind works, what windmills have contributed to the past, and why they offer environmental promise today as a source of clean, renewable energy, this revised and updated edition offers a glimpse into all the current and historical uses for wind power. Featuring new information on wind energy technology and wind farms, new photographs, and 24 wind-related activities--from keeping track of household energy use and conducting science experiments to cooking traditional meals and creating arts and crafts--this handy resource offers kids interested in the science of energy and green technologies an engaging, interactive, and contemporary overview of wind power. |