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Imagine stopping at a gas station, and filling your car with ... poop. Fuel made from poop may sound like science fiction, but it's already science fact. This engrossingly gross book explores the powerful possibilities. We'll discover how scientists are learning to make renewable fuels from something that most people are happy to get rid of. Unlike fossil fuels, poop is cheap, it's plentiful, and it's everywhere we are. Whether it's to the store,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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810L
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English
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"Fossil-fuel cars emit poisonous gases, but the only thing that comes from the tailpipe of a car powered by a hydrogen fuel cell is water. Hydrogen Fuel Cellsshows how these fuel cells work, how they came to be, and how they are coming into wider use. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Publisher's description.
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[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Explores automobiles that use alternative fuels; discussing electric, battery powered, hybrid, hydraulic, diesel, and hydrogen powered cars; and examining the use of ethanol. Includes a glossary and a related Internet address.
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2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In the 1970s, the Ford Pinto car earned a bad reputation. It sometimes started on fire after rear-end collisions, killing the passengers inside.Ford Pinto Fuel Tanks examines the scope of the disaster, its causes, and how people can keep a similar disaster from happening again
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2014.
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English
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The automobile industry is going through revolutionary changes. The standard petroleum gasoline fueled engine has some new competition from gas-electric hybrids, electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, natural gas vehicles and even some automobiles that get some of their power from the sun. Alternative fuel vehicles produce less harmful emissions and are better for the environment. Many of these fuels can be derived from renew-able resources....
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820L
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Introduces readers to what natural gas power is, how it is used today and how it might be used in the future, and the benefits and drawbacks of this energy source. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
13) The reckoning
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Compares and contrasts two companies, Ford and Nissan, from the founders and owners right down to the men on the assembly line.
14) Bio-fuels
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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We currently rely on nonrenewable sources, such as oil, for most of our fuel. Scientists are working on new fuels from crops and other materials to help ease future dependence on nonrenewable resources.
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680L
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English
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"Kids will explore one of Earth's important energy resources with Oil Energy Projects from the history of oil, where it comes from, and how we use it. They'll make an oil well in a jar, practice core sampling with a cupcake, 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. Super Sandcastle is an imprint...
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600L
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English
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"Kids will explore one of Earth's important energy resources with Natural Gas Energy Projects from the history to how we use it today. They'll make natural gas blow up a balloon, practice drilling for gas with a snack cake, 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. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
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English
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We use energy every day. It lets us cook food, drive cars, and so much more. But where does energy come from? Natural gas energy comes from gas trapped deep underground. Kids will read this book to learn how natural gas is pumped to the surface and used for fuel. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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620L
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English
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We use energy every day. It lets us cook food, drive cars, and so much more. But where does energy come from? Oil energy comes from oil that rises from deep underground. Kids will read this book to learn how oil is pumped through wells and made into different fuels. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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