Wind energy projects : easy energy activities for future engineers!

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Title:

Wind energy projects : easy energy activities for future engineers!

Author:

Alkire, Jessie, author.

Craig, Diane, editor.

Series:

Earth's energy experiments.

Summary:

Kids will explore one of Earth's important energy resources with Wind Energy Projects from the history of wind energy, to how we use it today. They'll move a car with a balloon, use wind to play a music box, and more. Each project includes color photos and easy to follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.

Contents:

What is wind energy? -- How we use wind energy -- Wind energy history -- Materials -- Pool noodle sailboats -- Balloon car -- Lifting challenge -- Wind music box -- Terrific turbine generator -- Conclusion -- Quiz -- Glossary.

Physical Description:

32 pages : color illustrations ; 20 x 24 cm.

Subject Term:

Wind power -- Juvenile literature.

Handicraft -- Juvenile literature.

Science projects -- Juvenile literature.

Electricity -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature.

Air -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature.

Author(s):

Craig, Diane,

Publisher:

Super Sandcastle,

Publication Date:

2018

2019

ISBN:

9781532115677

Publication Information:

Minneapolis MN : Super Sandcastle, [2018]

Call Number:

J 621.45 ALKIRE

Holds: Copies:

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School Library Journal Review

Gr 1-4-Future engineers will find plenty of inspiration in these energy-themed activity books. Each entry briefly introduces and defines a topic (along with its history), then presents about five extension experiments, which range from model-making to long-term projects and cover topics like composting, fracking, and solar energy. "Digging Deeper" sidebars provide explanations. The attractive layout is bright and colorful; photographs depict happy children. Easy-to-follow instructions include warning symbols that advise readers when to seek an adult's help. A short conclusion, a quiz, and a glossary round out each volume. In lieu of a bibliography, each text directs readers to the library or the Internet for further exploration. Many experiments will translate well into STEAM maker programs. -VERDICT Even well-stocked libraries should -consider adding these-especially Biofuel Energy Projects. © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.