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The wind at work, an activity guide to windmills, Gretchen Woelfle

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The wind at work, an activity guide to windmills, Gretchen Woelfle
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-135) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
resource.interestAgeLevel
Ages 9 & up
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The wind at work
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
827848753
Responsibility statement
Gretchen Woelfle
Sub title
an activity guide to windmills
Summary
"Explaining how the wind works, what windmills have contributed to the past, and why they offer environmental promise today as a source of clean, renewable energy, this revised and updated edition offers a glimpse into all the current and historical uses for wind power. Featuring new information on wind energy technology and wind farms, new photographs, and 24 wind-related activities--from keeping track of household energy use and conducting science experiments to cooking traditional meals and creating arts and crafts--this handy resource offers kids interested in the science of energy and green technologies an engaging, interactive, and contemporary overview of wind power"--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Harnessing wind power through time -- Ancient wind machines -- Windmills in Europe across the centuries -- A windmiller's life -- All-American windmills -- Inventors and cowboys work the wind -- A new kind of windmill -- Wind power today -- A solution in the wind -- Fulfilling the promise
Target audience
juvenile
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