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Renewable Fuels

by Jill C. Wheeler
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With easy-to-read text, full-color photos, and captivating graphics, this book examines the background, pros and cons, and future of renewable fuels. Readers will learn about corn ethanol, cellulosic ethanol, biodiesel, landfill gas, and methane digesters. These fuels, including E85 and soy biodiesel, are compared and contrasted with widely used fossil fuels. The process of turning grains into ethanol is broken down into easy-to-follow steps, and the role of ethanol in the carbon cycle is simplified in an illustrated diagram. Environmental topics such as pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and global warming are also introduced. In addition, a colorful timeline highlights advances in renewable fuels. Informative sidebars, bold glossary terms, and an index accompany engaging text and interactive graphic elements.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Eye on Energy

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 15, 2007

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781617848124

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781604533804
      • File size: 1788 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 6.3
    • Interest Level: K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty: 5

  • Reviews

    • The Horn Book

      July 1, 2008
      This series presents basic information about energy use and conservation. The page design is busy, but the text and photographs provide a useful overview of different types of energy. A variety of sidebars adds further background and facts. The pro-conservation viewpoint is clear, though the books discuss both advantages and disadvantages of each form of energy. Glos., ind.

      (Copyright 2008 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:6.3
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:5

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