Ruth Owen

Wind Turbines Ruth Owen

Wind turbines take one of Earth's natural resources and turn it into electricity. But how do these incredible machines actually work? Learn with an accessible, step-by-step explanation of how wind energy is turned into power that we can use in our homes Be WOW-ed by the size of these giant machines with fantastic facts and photos Understand how this type of energy can help reduce carbon emissions and protect our planet See engineers and scientists at work as they design and build a new wind turbine And join a team of technicians as they travel by boat to an offshore wind farm and climb more than 300 feet up a wind turbine's tower to fix its giant blades Perfect for studying about natural resources, human impacts on earth systems, and global climate change

A high-interest read that combines jobs in science and engineering with information about eco-friendly, green methods of producing renewable energy.