For Further Reading

Books

Donna Bailey, Energy from Wind and Water. Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn, 1991. Examines various methods for harnessing energy from wind and water. Explores the history of both wind and water as power sources.

Bob Brooke, Solar Energy. New York: Chelsea House, 1992. Discusses the pros and cons of solar energy. Explains the history of solar power use and takes a look at new solar energy technology.

Gary Chandler and Kevin Graham, Alternative Energy Sources. New York: Twenty-first Century, 1996. Explores various alternative energy projects currently being developed. Interviews key people regarding their roles in the project.

Ewan McLeish, Energy Resources: Our Impact on the Planet. Orlando, FL: Raintree Steck-Vaughn, 2002. An informative book about the impact human activities are having on our environment.

Christine Petersen, Alternative Energy. Chicago: Childrens, 2004. A complete look at all the major forms of alternative energy and their current uses.

Graham Rickard, Water Energy. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens, 1991. Describes the history of water energy and current methods of harnessing hydropower using dams.

Robert Snedden, Energy Alternatives. Oxford, England: Heinemann Library, 2001. An exploration of renewable energy sources on a global level.

Margaret Spence, Solar Power. New York: Gloucester, 1993. Describes how the energy of the sun can be harnessed by both passive and active solar systems and how to apply these systems in the home.

Web Sites

EIA Kids' Page, Department of Energy ( www.eia.doe.gov/kids ). An interactive Web site for children to learn facts about alternative energy through a series of games and quizzes.

Foundation for Water and Energy Education ( www.fwee.org ). Learners are offered facts about hydroelectricity and can take a virtual tour of a hydropower plant.

Los Angeles Unified School District ( www.lausd.net ). The official site of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which includes a student-generated Web site that explores various alternative fuel systems for cars.

Roofus' Solar and Efficient Neighborhood, U.S. Department of Energy ( www.eere.energy.gov/roofus ). An interactive Web site that uses an animated dog to guide learners through a home while pointing out various energy conservation techniques.