Energy island : how one community harnessed the wind and changed their world
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Author
Published
New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011.
Status
Central - Kids Nonfiction
J 333.92 DRUMM
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J 333.92 DRUMM
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J 333.92 DRUMM
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| Central - Kids Nonfiction | J 333.92 DRUMM | Available |
| Aurora Hills - Kids Nonfiction | J 333.92 DRUMM | Available |
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Description
Hold onto your hats! It's windy on the Danish island of Samsø, where you will meet the environmentally friendly people who now proudly call their home Energy Island. At a time when most countries are producing ever-increasing amounts of greenhouse gasses, the rather ordinary citizens of Samsø have accomplished something extraordinary—in just ten years they have reduced their carbon emissions by 140% and become almost completely energy independent. A narrative tale and a science book in one, this inspiring true story proves that with a little hard work and a big idea, anyone can make a huge step toward energy conservation. The inspiring first book in the author’s acclaimed series about real-world communities going green.
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Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
34 unnumbered pages : color ; 26 x 27 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780374321840 (hc. : alk. paper), 0374321841 (hc. : alk. paper)
Notes
Description
It's windy on the Danish island of Samsø. Meet the environmentally friendly folks who, in a few short years, worked together for energy independence, and who now proudly call their home Energy Island.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Drummond, A. (2011). Energy island: how one community harnessed the wind and changed their world (First edition.). Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Drummond, Allan. 2011. Energy Island: How One Community Harnessed the Wind and Changed Their World. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Drummond, Allan. Energy Island: How One Community Harnessed the Wind and Changed Their World New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Drummond, A. (2011). Energy island: how one community harnessed the wind and changed their world. First edn. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Drummond, Allan. Energy Island: How One Community Harnessed the Wind and Changed Their World First edition., Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011.
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