Energy (Sustainable Futures)

John Stringer

ISBN 10: 0237539209 / ISBN 13: 9780237539207

Verlag: MMS Gold, 2009

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR006097584

Inhaltsangabe:

Sustainable Futures explores the current threats to our world resources and the possible solutions to some of the most urgent and difficult problems facing today's decision-makers. What is a renewable energy source? Is nuclear power a good source of energy? Why are wind farms so controversial? And, how is energy linked to climate change? Energy answers these questions and many others. From turning off lights to hydroelectric schemes, Energy looks at issues surrounding the world's energy supplies and the demand for energy. Discover what we mean by a sustainable energy source, and what you can do to help conserve energy.Sustainable Futures explores the current threats to our world resources and the possible solutions to some of the most urgent and difficult problems facing today’s decision-makers.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: John Stringer is Head of Education for The Future is Wild. After a science degree and graduate teacher training, he worked in primary education for twenty-seven years in every role from classroom teacher to schools adviser. He began writing in his spare time when he was a head teacher or school principal, and eventually moved from teaching into freelance educational consultancy and writing. He has had worldwide experience as an inservice trainer, and worked as a college lecturer and schools inspector. The four consecutive primary science schemes on which he collaborated for Pearson companies have been the UK's most widely used for the past twenty-five years, and he has also written many other school resources, trade books and for magazines and journals.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Energy (Sustainable Futures)
Verlag: MMS Gold
Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Very Good