Biomass Energy: Harnessing the Power of Organic Matter

Contributor(s): Krajnik, Elizabeth (Author)

ISBN: 9781508164296

Publisher: PowerKids Press

$23.45

Pub Date: December 30, 2017

Dewey: 662.88

LCCN: 2017019046

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index

Target Age Group: 07 to 10

Physical Info: 0.40" H x 9.10" L x 6.00" W ( 0.45 lbs) 24 pages

BISAC Categories:

Technology and Engineering | Chemical and Biochemical

Series: Powered Up! a Stem Approach to Energy Sources

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000194869 ( Biomass Energy: Harnessing the Power of Organic Matter)

Reading level: 6.00

Interest level: LG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Biomass is a renewable source of energy that comes from organic material such as animal waste, landfill gases, and plants, including trees, grasses, and corn. This book will show students the pros and cons of using biomass as an alternative energy source. Informational diagrams and color photographs add depth to the text and help readers understand how the biomass cycle of energy works. A robust focus on STEM subjects that are addressed in the Next Generation Science Standards encourages students to think like scientists and engineers.

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