Finding Out about Wind Energy

Finding Out about Wind Energy
ISBN-10
1541508610
ISBN-13
9781541508613
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
40
Language
English
Published
2017-08-01
Publisher
Lerner Publications ™
Author
Matt Doeden

Description

Did you know that the same wind that messes up your hair can be used to create energy? How exactly do you harness the wind? And what is the effect on the environment? Read this book to find out all about wind energy.

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