Bibliograph

Technologies that help the planet, Therese M. Shea

Type

Label

Technologies that help the planet, Therese M. Shea

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Technologies that help the planet

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1143620476

Responsibility statement

Therese M. Shea

Series statement

Spotlight on global issues

Summary

"With all the dangers to Earth today, saving the planet is on many people's minds. Engineers and inventors are at the forefront of technologies to combat pollution, reduce waste, and fight climate change. This fascinating and accessible look at exciting green technologies touches on critical STEM concepts relating to our lives today. Solar panels, alternative fuels, and plant-based plastics are a few of the practical applications of science that may inspire the scientists, engineers, and inventors of tomorrow. Diagrams, primary sources, and photographs aid readers in absorbing key ideas in the text"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Earth in trouble -- Technology, then and now -- Carbon capture -- Alternative airplanes -- Plant-based meat -- Solar glass -- Effective energy storage -- A smarter grid -- Plastic from plants -- Ocean garbage collectors -- Clean drinking water for all -- Vertical farming -- Drones can do it -- Do your part

Target audience

juvenile

Classification