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.

From an acclaimed Scientists in the Field author comes the electrifying story of the scientists and engineers who are working to transform ocean waves into electricity in hopes of generating a cleaner, more sustainable power source.

"As cities and populations grow, we need more and more energy to run and heat our homes and to power transportation. Readers will learn how energy engineers help make sure that our energy demands are met in a number of different ways. They discover new ways to convert natural resources into affordable and environmentally friendly forms of energy; they build and operate power stations for both renewable and non-renewable forms of energy; they manage...

All over the world, people are working to protect our planet in new and exciting ways. Read on the discover how using renewable energy can help save the world!

"This book examines how the energy that people use affects the environment, as well as what people are doing to make energy more Earth-friendly"--

Learn about the history of hydroelectric power and how water power is used to generate electricity.