Harnessing geothermal energy

Description:

Strap in for a journey to the center of the Earth and watch out for volcanoes! Readers are in for a fiery ride as they explore geothermal energy and its technologies, both past and future. On the way, readers will take a dip in some of Mother Nature's personal hot tubs: Blue Lagoon hot spring in Iceland, the Qin Dynasty Pool, Yellowstone geysers, and more! Stunning photographs of these high-interest natural phenomena are sure to capture even reluctant readers' attention. Erupting with fun fact boxes that zoom in on details, this sizzling volume will be a popular addition to any science library. Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Websites.

subjects: Geothermal resources,  Geothermal engineering,  Power resources, juvenile literature,  Power resources,  Hydroelectric power plants,  Water power,  Force and energy, juvenile literature,  Tides,  Waves