Richard Spilsbury
1) Solar power
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Pub. Date
2012
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With supplies of non-renewable energy sources running low and the threat of global warming and climate change, there is an urgent need to look at other types of energy resources and how well they can meet our power needs. Solar energy has been used for thousand of years for warmth and light but today we can also use it to make electricity.
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Pub. Date
2012
Description
With supplies of non-renewable energy sources running low and the threat of global warming and climate change, there is an urgent need to look at other types of energy resources and how well they can meet our power needs. Alternatives to fossil fuel are renewable energy are needed and water power generates 1/5 of the world's electricity.
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Pub. Date
2016
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Today, robots are responsible for much of military reconnaissance. Drones fly above enemy combatants or areas of interest and collect tons of information for military leaders. That's not all they can do! Robots find and dispose of bombs, transport troops, and shoot missiles. Readers have much to explore in the detailed main content, including specific examples of robots used by the US military and full-color photographs that give a rare close-up view...
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Pub. Date
2016
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In 2000, the FDA approved the Da Vinci surgical robotic system. The Da Vinci is a robot controlled by a surgeon used to do delicate and technical surgeries, and it represents a whole segment of robots used to aid doctors, pharmacists, and others in the medical field. Readers are introduced to cutting-edge medical technology with full-color photographs of robots actually used in hospitals and doctors' offices today. The main content offers detailed,...
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2018.
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The Zap! series is packed with clear information and photographs to help children explore the scientific fields of biology, physics, chemistry and geology. In Natural World children can discover awe-inspiring facts about the climate and terrain of our planet and beyond, from volcanic eruptions to gigantic mountains.--
16) Biomass power
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Pub. Date
2012
Description
Discusses biomass fuel as an energy resource, describes how biomass is turned into electricity and biofuels, and explains the advantages and disadvantages to using biomass energy.
19) Wind power
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Pub. Date
2012
Description
An examination of wind power, explaining how wind is captured and converted to electricity, how it is used, the health effects of wind farms, how it affects wildlife, turbine safety, and other related topics.
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