The next wave
Subtitle: the quest to harness the power of the oceans
By: by Elizabeth Rusch
Series: Scientists in the field; Scientists in the field
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 72
ISBN-13: 9780544099999
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Ocean energy resources; Tidal power; Renewable energy sources
Description: From an acclaimed Scientists in the Field author comes the electrifying story of the scientists and engineers who are working to transform ocean waves into electricity in hopes of generating a cleaner, more sustainable power source.

With an array of amazing devices that cling to the bottom of the sea floor and surf on the crests of waves, explorers are using a combination of science, imagination, and innovation to try to capture wave energy as a renewable energy source.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Middle School.

Accelerated Reader MG 7.0 3 3 169660
Table of contents: title: The power of waves; title: The mikes; title: Building buoys; title: Steel in the water; title: Ducking the waves; title: Testing, testing; title: Big power from big seas; title: Saved by waves?; title: Wave words; title: A big wave of thanks.