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The nature and science of energy The nature and science of energy Burton, Jane. Describes different kinds of energy and explores some properties of energy and some of the different forms that it can take. OL118208W
Forces and motion Forces and motion Gerard Cheshire This series is an introduction to key scientific principles and processes. This volume introduces the reader to the forces in our lives. Find out how forces make things speed up and slow down, and di… OL12067206W
Megapowers Megapowers Jack Weyland Explores the truth behind science fiction phenomena such as x-ray eyes, invisibility, megastrength, etc., by examining the scientific facts. OL15071533W
Energy from Fossil Fuels (Energy for Life) Energy from Fossil Fuels (Energy for Life) Robert Snedden Photosynthesis - Natural gas - Drilling for oil - Power stations - Air pollution - Non-renewable resources. OL15073884W
Energy Energy Peter D. Riley Explains various aspects of energy including its uses, changes it undergoes, ways of conserving it, and energy sources such as nuclear, chemical, solar, electrical, and heat. OL15118669W
Forces and movement Forces and movement Peter D. Riley Introduces the basic science behind forces and movement and presents experiments to show how they work. OL15118681W
Britannica Illustrated Science Library: Energy and Movement Britannica Illustrated Science Library: Energy and Movement Sol 90 Just updated in 2009, Energy and Movement, is one book in the Britannica Illustrated Science Library Series that is correlated to the Science curriculum in grades 5-8. The Britannica Illustrated Scie… OL15173522W
Push and pull Push and pull Hollie J. Endres,Lola M. Schaefer,Gail Saunders-Smith Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate push and pull movement. OL15277950W
Forces Forces Terry J. Jennings "Explains essential facts about forces and movement, including gravity, friction, pressure, and simple machines. Includes experiments"--Provided by publisher. OL15324423W
Matter and energy Matter and energy Emily Sohn "Describes how matter is related to energy, which the human body needs to do just about anything - run, eat, sleep, grow. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn about how matter changes and its e… OL15946863W
Levers and pulleys Levers and pulleys Emily Sohn "Describes different jobs that levers and pulleys can do and how they are able to do them. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn about how force, energy, and work make using these simple machine… OL15999117W
On the move On the move Wendy Madgwick Provides instructions for a variety of activities which introduce some basic principles of physics. OL1824281W
Let's investigate force and motion Let's investigate force and motion Robin Kerrod,Ted Evans Illustrates with simple examples and experiments the principles behind natural forces and the motions they create as well as their effects and how they can be utilized. Suggested level: primary, inte… OL18456802W
Margarine and marbles Margarine and marbles Nicola Moon When a huge, heavy crate appears overnight, blocking half of a street, the neighbors work together to try to move it and learn something about force in the process. Includes facts about forces and fr… OL18926841W
Energy Energy Donald Clarke Discusses various aspects of energy, its sources and its uses. OL19672124W
Batteries for Sustainability Batteries for Sustainability R. J. Brodd Batteries that can store electricity from solar and wind generation farms are a key component of a sustainable energy strategy. Featuring 15 peer-reviewed entries from the <i>Encyclopedia of Sustai… OL19829893W
Campbell's Atlas of Oil and Gas Depletion Campbell's Atlas of Oil and Gas Depletion Colin J. Campbell <p><b><i>Campbell's Atlas of Oil and Gas Depletion, Second Edition,</i></b> is the product of a half-century of critical analysis and updating of data on the status of oil and gas depletion by count… OL19833069W
Computer Simulation of Thermal Plant Operations Computer Simulation of Thermal Plant Operations Peter O'Kelly <p><i>Computer Simulation of Thermal Plant Operations</i> provides an in-depth discussion of thermal plant simulation: dynamic simulation of plants which produce, exchange and otherwise utilize heat … OL19836714W
Discrete Fracture Network Modeling of Hydraulic Stimulation Discrete Fracture Network Modeling of Hydraulic Stimulation Mark W. McClure Discrete Fracture Network Modeling of Hydraulic Stimulation describes the development and testing of a model that couples fluid-flow, deformation, friction weakening, and permeability evolution in la… OL19843563W
Glances at Renewable and Sustainable Energy Glances at Renewable and Sustainable Energy Till Jenssen Differing interpretations, perspectives and expectations on the term sustainability exist. To take sustainability as an action guiding mandate for implementation, it needs to be concrete and measurab… OL19852964W
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