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Technologies That Help the Planet
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 from the narrative.
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Technologies That Help the Planet
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 from the narrative.
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Technologies That Help the Planet

Technologies That Help the Planet

by Therese M. Shea
Technologies That Help the Planet

Technologies That Help the Planet

by Therese M. Shea

Overview

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 from the narrative.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781725323674
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Publication date: 07/30/2021
Series: Spotlight On Global Issues
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 7.12(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 11 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Earth in Trouble 4

Carbon Capture 8

Alternative Airplanes 10

Plant-Based Food 12

Solar Glass 14

Effective Energy Storage 16

Plastic from Plants 20

Clean Water for All 22

Vertical Farming 26

Drones Can Do It 28

Do Your Part 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

Primary Source List 32

Websites 32

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