Alternative Energy: Wind Power Books
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Have you ever wanted to build a wind turbine in your back yard? Or power your house using solar panels? Even if you spend your weekends dreaming about energy independence and not acting there are lots of great book title to help you appreciate a greener future.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope
The boy who harnessed the wind is the story of a young Malawi boy, William Kamkwamb, who one day checked out a book from his public library with a photo of a mysterious windmill on a farm in America. So begins William Kamkwamb's story of building a windmill out of old bicycle parts, and homemade scaffolding. While Malawi is in the midst of worst famine in 50 years, William preservers to harness science and the power of wind for the benefit for his family.
Power Trip: From Oil Wells to Solar Cells---Our Ride to the Renewable Future
America's domination of commerce, military, agriculture can in largely be attributed to one thing: energy. To understand the past, present, and future of America's energy system, Amanda Little explores the infrastructure challenges and opportunities as we teeter on the edge of an energy revolution.
Build Your Own Wind Power System The green doctor shows you step-by-step how to create your own Wind Power system. There website is little bit funky, but it got to be the best directions for making yourself energy independent.
If you like these titles you might also like: Powering Our Future: An Energy Sourcebook for Sustainable Living
