Energy from living things : biomass energy

Summary: "From trees and plants to bugs and birds, every living thing on Earth is a form of energy. And all living organisms create energy, too, in the form of their waste. The energy of living things is called biomass, and it can be used to power the things that we need in our everyday lives, from washing machines, cars, and computers to the heating and lighting used in our buildings. Find out more about biomass, how it is sourced and used, and why this form of energy could help us find a more sustainable way to power our lives in the future."--

Record details

ISBN: 9780778719809 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) :
ISBN: 9780778720034 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.
Publisher: St. Catharines, Ontario : Crabtree Publishing Company, [2016]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes biographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	What is biomass? -- The history of biomass -- Renewable biomass -- Getting to the power -- The solid state of biomass -- Waste not, want not -- Lighter than air -- Fermenting for fuel -- Fill 'er up! -- What's wrong with biomass? -- Benefits of biomass -- Biomass of the future -- Power up!.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 10-14. Grades 7 to 8.