Alternative Energy Resources - Year 08 - Science- Alternative Energy Resources

Library Catalogue. Non-Fiction Resources

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Renewable resources by Corey Tutt
ISBN: 9781922388674
Publication Date: 2022
Power Up ! by Charles Hope
Call Number: 333.79 HOR
ISBN: 9781742035918
Publication Date: 2022
Energy Eco Facts by Izzi Howell Our modern world runs on energy to power our homes and industries. We all know the problems with burning fossil fuels to create energy-- it pollutes the planet and we are running out of these resources. Discover the facts about renewable and non-renewable energy resources, how our energy use contributes to global warming, and what the future of energy looks like.
Call Number: 333.79 HOW
ISBN: 9780778763628
Publication Date: 2019-07-31
Super Power by Philip Bunting
Call Number: 333. 79 BUN
ISBN: 9781760507930
Publication Date: 2021
Out of Energy by Gerry Bailey Explore the different ways to replace fossil fuels, such as solar energy and hydropower.
Call Number: 333.79 BAI
Harnessing the Sun's Energy by Andrew Solway In 'Harnessing the Sun's Energy', we find out how the enormous power of the Sun can be used to meet the world's growing energy needs.
Call Number: 333.792 SOL

What is renewable energy?
Sciencey: Five things you should know about renewable energy Includes diagrams and basic information on solar, wind, hydro, biomass and geothermal.
Renewable Energy in Australia Australia is one of the most energy hungry nations in the world – we consume a lot of energy! So, where does all this energy come from? How is it generated? Is it safe for the environment? In Australia we have access to renewable sources of energy such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and ocean energy. For more information about how these are being used or explored, check out the fact sheets listed in the right-hand column.
US Kids Energy Information Administration Explores different energy sources including; non-renewable, renewable, electricity and hydrogen.
Harnessing energy from the Sun Describes how solar cells allow us to convert sunlight directly into electricity. Links to other forms of energy as well.
What is Nuclear This education site on nuclear energy created by a group of nuclear engineers has information on nuclear reactors, waste, radiation, fuel cycles as well as pages on the Chernobyl and Fukushima disasters.
Fossil Fuels StudyJams presents a slideshow on how fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas and coal are created, what they are used for, and the problem of pollution. Students can test their knowledge afterwards with a quiz. Suitable for an interactive whiteboard.