(4) 4-6 Alternative Energy series. This series covers energy sources that are alternatives to fossil fuels. Each volume describes historical uses of the resource, explains the technologies that harness the resources, and touches on current and future uses. Participatory sections (labeled "Straight to the Source" and "Stop and Think") emphasize nonfiction literacy practices but are sometimes weakly related. Stock photographs and diagrams help clarify information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Alternative Energy titles: Biofuels, Solar Energy, Hydroelectric Energy, Geothermal Energy, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Nuclear Energy, Ocean Energy, and Wind Energy.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) 4-6 Searchlight Books: What Are Energy Sources? series. The six titles in this series give basic information about each energy source, including the technology of how the energy is harnessed and the pros and cons of each source. Doeden's writing is choppy as he explains complex concepts in simple terms (with some generalizations); stock photos, captions, and diagrams help illuminate the concepts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Searchlight Book: What Are Energy Sources? titles: Finding Out About Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas, Finding Out About Geothermal Energy, Finding Out About Hydropower, Finding Out About Nuclear Energy, Finding Out About Solar Energy, and Finding Out About Wind Energy.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth