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Pub. Date
2011.
Description
The ACRE grant program has funded 56 projects since its inception in 2007. These projects span many areas of renewable energy (RE) including: anaerobic digestion (biogas), biochar, biofuels, biomass combustion, energy efficiency, energy storage, micro-hydro, solar, and wind. These projects have successfully fulfilled ACRE's mission of: 1) advancing knowledge in the area of RE within the agriculture industry in CO; 2) funding a variety of projects...
22) Wind energy
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Find out about what wind energy is and how it can be used to create electricity. Discover why wind energy may become even more important in the future.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
"This book reviews the role of windpower in human history, its potential to be a major source of energy in the near and more distant future, and the questions, problems, and issues associated with the development of wind energy ... opens with a chapter that provides a historical background to the way wind power has been used by humans over the past 2,000 years. The narrative then shifts to the modern day and a review of the ... issues associated with...
24) Wind power
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Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the wind power industry could make it a powerful weapon in the fight to create a sustainable future"--OCLC.
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
What causes wind? How have scientists and engineers learned to use wind energy to generate power? Where is the best place to build a wind turbine? Readers will find the answers to these and other questions in this fascinating book about harnessing the power of wind. This important early elementary science topic is covered in rich detail with a strong focus on STEM topics featured in the Next Generation Science Standards. Colorful diagrams and photographs...
29) Wind power
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Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes different methods of getting energy from wind, including windmills and wind turbines, and different ways wind power is utilized.
30) Wind power
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Series
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
In Wind Power, early fluent readers learn about the technologies that allow us to transform wind into electricity. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about the science behind wind energy. Infographics illustrate key concepts, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about wind power using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
31) Wind power
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Bold color photos and easy-to-read text introduce readers to wind power. Five informative chapters highlight what wind power is, how it works, and why it is a good source of energy. Zoom in even deeper with key stats and bolded glossary terms that make learning fun." --Publisher's description.
32) Wind energy
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Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book describes the characteristics of wind power and how it will impact our future.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"This weather forecast calls for power! Readers will learn about humanity's long history of harnessing wind energy, journeying on boats along the Nile River, past windmills pumping water in ancient China, all the way to modern-day floating wind farms off the coast of Norway"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[1993]
Description
Wind Power for Home & Business is for those who want to know how wind energy works, and how they, too, can tap this abundant renewable resource. It explains how to measure the wind, how to measure the output from typical wind turbines, how to evaluate the best technology for each application, and how to install and operate a small wind power system safely.
38) Wind energy
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Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
Learn all about the wind's energy and how it can be used as a renewable power source.
40) Wind energy
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
People have been harnessing the power of wind for a long time. This renewable, clean energy source can power our high-tech world without creating as much pollution as fossil fuels do. Readers will learn about wind turbines and how they make electricity and what the future of wind power looks like. A glossary, timeline, and color photos add to this easy-to-read addition to the series.