Science: Grades 6 to 9

Note: The list of resources in this section provides an update to Science: A Bibliography for the Middle Level (1993).

Addison Wesley Science & Technology 7 (Print-Non-Fiction). Barker, Kyn, et al. Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (PRN), 1999. 444 p. ISBN 0-201-61394-8 ($44.95 hdc.).

(CAN) In textbook style, this resource covers ecosystems, mixtures, heat, structures and the Earth. s crust. It offers chapter introductions, real-world examples, big idea sections, activities, reviews, careers and profiles and more. A variety of colour illustrations enhance the text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index. Please note that it is not advisable to purchase a class set of this resource.

Suggested Use: SCI 7 - Basics of Life; SCI 7 - Structure and Design; SCI 7 - Temperature and Heat; SCI 8 - The Moving Crust; SCI 8 - Solutions

Air and Flight (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 6). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. 47 p. Order no. 9730 ($8.95 pbk.). Complete Set of 5 Books - Order no. 9805 ($33.70 set).

(CAN) Filled with exciting, clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:

• the properties of air and how these apply to flight
• designing and constructing flight devices
• design features in flying devices that make use of the properties of air.

The numerous, brilliantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a review section and an index.

Suggested Use: SCI 7 - Force and Motion

Animals of the Rainforest (Video). (Rainforest for Children Video Series). Library Video Company / Schlessinger Media (MGR), 1996. 25 min. Dup. order no. V6829.

The exotic sights and sounds of the rainforest come to life in this program from the Rainforest for Children Video Series that introduces students to the many insects, reptiles, birds and other animals thriving on the layers of the tropical rainforest. The program presents facts about where animals live, what they eat, how they adapt to changes in their environment and how they protect themselves from predators. This title includes information on iguanas and other lizards, jaguars, tapirs, coatimundis, snakes, sloths, spiders, caterpillars, worms, beetles, katydids, mantises, butterflies, frogs, grasshoppers, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, scarlet macaws, aricaris, parrots, cattle egrets, hummingbirds, bats, woodpeckers, leaf-cutting ants and anteaters.

This program is closed-captioned for viewers with hearing disabilities.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Ecosystems

Other Use: Science: Elementary Level

Arctic Alphabet: Exploring the North From A to Z (Print-Fiction). Lynch, Wayne. Firefly Books Ltd. (FIR), 1999. 32 p. ISBN 1-55209-334-4 ($6.95 pbk.). ISBN 1-55209-336-0 ($19.95 hdc.).

(CAN, I/M) Using the alphabet as a vehicle, wildlife photographer and nature writer Dr. Wayne Lynch treats readers to a fascinating tour of the Arctic. For each of the 26 letters is an outstanding, colour photograph of northern life including A for the Aurora borealis, I for the Inuit people, L for lousewort, M for mosquito, Q for Quvit and U for under the ice. Adjacent to each picture is succinct information regarding that particular subject.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Ecosystems

Other Use: Science: Elementary Level

Atlantic to the St. Lawrence (Video). (Canada: The Undiscovered Land Series). Good Earth Productions (MGR), 1999. 60 min. Dup. order no. V485.

(CAN) In this program from Canada: The Undiscovered Land Series, viewers will visit the Maritime provinces and travel up the St. Lawrence towards Quebec. They will see the Bay of Fundy, the whales in the Saguenay river, the fjords in Newfoundland, the Witless Bay Islands and the birds that nest there, the old town of Lunenburg, the mysterious monoliths of the Mingan Archipelago, the coastline of Cape Breton, the home of Anne of Green Gables and the largest restored settlement in Canada. the Fortress of Louisbourg.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Ecosystems

Other Use: Social Studies: Elementary Level; Social Studies 30

Boreal Forest: Volume VIII (CD-ROM). (It's Our Environment Series). Compics International Inc. (COI), 1999. No order number is required. ($40.00).

(CAN) This CD-ROM from the It. s Our Environment Series offers 100 high quality photographs (at five levels of resolution) of the Boreal Forest. It includes written inserts that briefly describe the photographs and their locations. A print sheet of thumbnail images is also provided. The digital images are useful for presentations when viewed directly on a computer or television monitor or an overhead projection screen. Also, the developer has granted permission for users to copy and paste images into documents or multimedia presentations.

Suggested Use: SCI 7 - Saskatchewan-the Land; SCI 8 - Adaptation and Succession; SCI 9 - Saskatchewan-Environment

Bugs, Frogs and Biomechanics (Video). (Kids From CAOS: Science in Action Series, Volume 2). Deepbrook Productions (MGR), 1999. 30 min. Dup. order no. V6822.

This three-part program from the Kids From CAOS Series was designed to inspire young students through peer involvement and "hands-on" adventures in science. A host and a team of young reporters take students on a journey of discovery to explore the mysteries of Planet Earth.

In Insect Olympians, students visit a lab where Insect Olympians jump, run and race for science. They learn how biomechanics, the study of motion in living things, helps build robots of the future.

In Bugs on the Internet, viewers are shown how to build a virtual bug collection using digital images and the Internet.

In Silence of the Frogs, frogs around the world are disappearing and no one knows why. Viewers meet a scientist who enlists their help to find the answers.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Ecosystems; SCI 7 - Force and Motion

Other Use: Science: Elementary Level

Canadian Arctic: Volume I (CD-ROM). (It's Our Environment Series). Compics International Inc. (COI), 1997. No order number is required. ($40.00).

(CAN) This CD-ROM from the It. s Our Environment Series offers 100 high quality photographs (at five levels of resolution) of the Canadian Arctic. It includes written inserts that briefly describe the photographs and their locations. A print sheet of thumbnail images is also provided. The digital images are useful for presentations when viewed directly on a computer or television monitor or an overhead projection screen. Also, the developer has granted permission for users to copy and paste images into documents or multimedia presentations.

Suggested Use: SCI 8 - Adaptation and Succession

Canadian Wetlands: Volume II (CD-ROM). (It's Our Environment Series). Compics International Inc. (COI), 1997. No order number is required. ($40.00).

(CAN) This CD-ROM from the It. s Our Environment Series offers 100 high quality photographs (at five levels of resolution) of the Canadian Wetlands. It includes written inserts that briefly describe the photographs and their locations. A print sheet of thumbnail images is also provided. The digital images are useful for presentations when viewed directly on a computer or television monitor or an overhead projection screen. Also, the developer has granted permission for users to copy and paste images into documents or multimedia presentations.

Suggested Use: SCI 7 - Saskatchewan-the Land; SCI 8 - Adaptation and Succession; SCI 9 - Saskatchewan-Environment

Changes in Matter (Video). (Matter and Its Properties Series). AGC United Learning (MMP), 1999. 18 min. No order number is required. ($95.00). Circulating Copy - No order number is required. ($215.00).

This program explains that matter can change physically and chemically. It provides several examples of these changes and concludes with a review quiz.

Suggested Use: SCI 5 - Matter and Its Changes

Conservation of Energy (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 5). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. 53 p. Order no. 9722 ($8.95 pbk.). Complete Set of 5 Books - Order no. 9804 ($33.70 set).

(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:

• the functions of energy and how energy can be changed from one state to another
• ways to conserve energy
• ways to design and make machines that transform energy to do a specific task
• ways that humans. use of energy affects the environment.

The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a review section and an index.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Energy in Our Lives

Other Use: Science: Elementary Level

Electricity (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 6). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. 43 p. Order no. 9726 ($8.95 pbk.). Complete Set of 5 Books - Order no. 9805 ($33.70 set).

(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:

• how electricity is transformed into sound, light and motion
• how to design electrical devices for sending coded messages
• how to identify uses of electricity in the home, school and community.

The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a review section and an index.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Energy in Our Lives

Erosion & Erosional Landforms: Volume VI (CD-ROM). (It's Our Environment Series). Compics International Inc. (COI), 1997. No order number is required. ($40.00).

(CAN) This CD-ROM from the It. s Our Environment Series offers 100 high quality photographs (at five levels of resolution) of erosion and erosional landforms. It includes written inserts that briefly describe the photographs and their locations. A print sheet of thumbnail images is also provided. The digital images are useful for presentations when viewed directly on a computer or television monitor or an overhead projection screen. Also, the developer has granted permission for users to copy and paste images into documents or multimedia presentations.

Suggested Use: SCI 7 - Saskatchewan-the Land; SCI 8 - Adaptation and Succession; SCI 9 - Saskatchewan-Environment

Fossil Fuels (Print-Non-Fiction). Graham, Ian. (Energy Forever? Series). Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (SBC), 1999. 48 p. ISBN 0-8172-5365-3 ($29.45 hdc.).

Interspersed with appealing, colourful diagrams and photographs, this title from the Energy Forever? Series addresses topics such as:

• burning coal, oil and gas to create electricity
• finding new sources of nonrenewable fuels
• turning coal into gas
• limiting the pollution from burning fossil fuels.

Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a brief bibliography of print materials and an index.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Energy in Our Lives

Geothermal and Bio-Energy (Print-Non-Fiction). Graham, Ian. (Energy Forever? Series). Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (SBC), 1999. 48 p. ISBN 0-8172-5367-X ($29.45 hdc.).

Interspersed with appealing, colourful diagrams and photographs, this title from the Energy Forever? Series addresses topics such as:

• producing power from the natural heat of rocks
• creating heat from plants, bacteria and household waste
• harnessing the energy of volcanoes and geysers
• replacing trees that were cut down for firewood
• using energy without damage to the environment.

Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a brief bibliography of print materials and an index.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Energy in Our Lives

Glaciers & Glaciation: Volume IV (CD-ROM). (It's Our Environment Series). Compics International Inc. (COI), 1997. No order number is required. ($40.00).

(CAN) This CD-ROM from the It. s Our Environment Series offers 100 high quality photographs (at five levels of resolution) of glaciers and glaciation. It includes written inserts that briefly describe the photographs and their locations. A print sheet of thumbnail images is also provided. The digital images are useful for presentations when viewed directly on a computer or television monitor or an overhead projection screen. Also, the developer has granted permission for users to copy and paste images into documents or multimedia presentations.

Suggested Use: SCI 7 - Saskatchewan-the Land; SCI 8 - Adaptation and Succession; SCI 9 - Saskatchewan-Environment

Great Lakes to the Prairies (Video). (Canada: The Undiscovered Land Series). Good Earth Productions (MGR), 1999. 60 min. Dup. order no. V486.

(CAN, I/M) In this program from Canada: The Undiscovered Land Series, viewers will learn about the world-renowned artists that made up the Group of Seven, see the birds that stop at Point Pelee, explore Lake Winnipeg and see the white pelicans, visit Georgian Bay, Fort Walsh, the Badlands of Alberta, and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Ecosystems

Other Use: Social Studies: Elementary Level; Social Studies 30

The Human Body (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 5). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. 51 p. Order no. 9725 ($8.95 pbk.). Complete Set of 5 Books - Order no. 9804 ($33.70 set).

(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:

• the organ systems that make up the human body and how they work
• ways to keep the human body healthy
• ways that science and technology are helping people to live longer
• ways to design a healthy, well-balanced diet.

The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Human Body Control Systems

Other Use: Science: Elementary Level

Motion (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 6). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. 43 p. Order no. 9728 ($8.95 pbk.). Complete Set of 5 Books - Order no. 9805 ($33.70 set).

(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:

• the different kinds of motion
• ways that mechanical devices work
• ways that several kinds of motion are involved in one machine
• ways to design and build simple machines
• ways to improve the design and production of a mechanical device.

The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents and a review section.

Suggested Use: SCI 7 - Force and Motion

The New Way Things Work (Print-Non-Fiction). Macaulay, David and Ardley, Neil. Houghton Mifflin Company (ALL), 1998. 400 p. ISBN 0-395-93847-3 ($55.00 hdc.).

With lively illustrations, this expanded version of The Way Things Work introduces and explains the scientific principles and workings of numerous machines. This revised edition offers over 80 new pages. Included are a table of contents, a glossary of technical terms and an index.

Suggested Use: SCI 7 - Structure and Design

Other Use: Science: Elementary Level; Science: Secondary Level

On the Brink (CD-ROM). (MP Express Series). Bytes of Learning Incorporated (BYE), 1997. ISBN 0-921849-85-0 ($39.95).

This resource utilizes the multimedia presentation program "MP Express." Illustrated menus help users to explore and collect resources for 56 endangered species. These resources include pictures, movies, sounds relating to each species plus background pictures, habitat pictures, land use pictures, data about endangered species and music scores. This material would be very useful when planning a presentation on endangered species or habitats.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Ecosystems; Teacher Reference

Other Use: Science: Elementary Level

On the Move: With Cars and Computers (Video). (Kids From CAOS: Science in Action Series, Volume 2). Deepbrook Productions (MGR), 1999. 30 min. Dup. order no. V6825.

This three-part program from the Kids From CAOS Series was designed to inspire young students through peer involvement and "hands-on" adventures in science. A host and a team of young reporters take students on a journey of discovery to explore the mysteries of Planet Earth.

In The Mustang Project, students customize a Ford Mustang on their computer. Using the Internet, they test parts and share designs with students from around the world.

The Baja Run illustrates that an after-school job does not have to be boring, not when students have computer skills. Viewers watch as students work on a race car for Baja Mexico.

In Cars of the Future, at Alameda Navel Air Stations, military hangars are converted into technology incubators. Viewers see alternative energy vehicles that are changing the way people drive.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Energy in Our Lives; SCI 7 - Structure and Design; SCI 8 - Energy and Machines

Permafrost Peatlands: Volume III (CD-ROM). (It's Our Environment Series). Compics International Inc. (COI), 1997. No order number is required. ($40.00).

(CAN) This CD-ROM from the It. s Our Environment Series offers 100 high quality photographs (at five levels of resolution) of the Permafrost Peatlands. It includes written inserts that briefly describe the photographs and their locations. A print sheet of thumbnail images is also provided. The digital images are useful for presentations when viewed directly on a computer or television monitor or an overhead projection screen. Also, the developer has granted permission for users to copy and paste images into documents or multimedia presentations.

Suggested Use: SCI 7 - Saskatchewan-the Land; SCI 8 - Adaptation and Succession; SCI 9 - Saskatchewan-Environment

Rockies to the Far North (Video). (Canada: The Undiscovered Land Series). Good Earth Productions (MGR), 1999. 60 min. Dup. order no. V487.

(CAN, I/M) In this program from the Canada: The Undiscovered Land Series, viewers will visit Banff and Jasper National Parks, the Queen Charlotte Islands, see bald eagles feasting on Pacific salmon in the Squamish River, watch grizzly bears and herds of caribou and listen as a Nehiah Aboriginal elder shares the legends of his people.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Ecosystems

Other Use: Social Studies: Elementary Level; Social Studies 30

Saskatchewan Naturally Magazine (Periodical). September House Publishing (SHE), n.d. Published quarterly - No order number is required. ($21.35).

(SK) With a combination of stunning photographs and well-written articles, this journal provides an excellent depiction of Saskatchewan. Each issue has several themes highlighted by an individual article. Some sample areas covered include recreation (fly-fishing), wildlands (canoeing the Clearwater River) and art and history (ferries of the Saskatchewan River).

Suggested Use: SCI 7 - Saskatchewan-the Land; SCI 9 - Saskatchewan-Environment

Other Use: Canadian Studies; Social Studies: Elementary Level

Saskatchewan Trails: A Guide to Nature Walks and Easy Hikes (Print-Non-Fiction). Karpan, Robin and Arlene. Parkland Publishing (LRDC), 1999. 240 p. Order no. 9738 ($17.65 pbk.).

(SK) This well-organized, practical resource invites readers to take a hike! It provides an informative, detailed guide to over 80 trails through Saskatchewan. s various landscapes including prairie grasslands, aspen parkland, boreal forest, shield country, badlands, lakelands and river valleys. The information on each trail includes distance, time to allow for the hike, access, facilities and cautions. This resource would serve as a valuable guide for teachers when choosing a location for an appropriate field trip. Numerous, black-and-white photographs and 69 maps support the reader friendly text. Included are a table of contents and an index.

Suggested Use: SCI 9 - Saskatchewan-Environment

Other Use: Science 10; Science: Secondary Level

Science Fair Success. Rev. & exp. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Bombaugh, Ruth. (Science Fair Success Series). Enslow Publishers, Inc. (NBS), 1999. 128 p. ISBN 0-7660-1163-1 ($31.95 hdc.).

This reader friendly, American resource addresses how to choose, design and complete a science fair project in seven clearly described steps. Included are a table of contents, an index and appendixes that provide examples of prize-winning projects, tips for teachers, suggestions for further reading and Internet addresses.

Suggested Use: SCI 7 - General Reference; SCI 8 - General Reference; SCI 9 - General Reference

Science Fair Success Using the Internet (Print-Non-Fiction). Rosner, Marc Alan. (Science Fair Success Series). Enslow Publishers, Inc. (NBS), 1999. 112 p. ISBN 0-7660-1172-0 ($31.95 hdc.).

This reader friendly, American resource describes how to use Internet resources such as e-mail experts and search engines for the purpose of enhancing science projects. It offers examples of projects in various fields such as life science, physical science, earth science, environmental science and astronomy. Included are a table of contents, a bibliography of print resources and an index. Please note that while this resource offers helpful tips on the use of the Internet, some of the information will become dated quickly.

Suggested Use: SCI 7 - General Reference; SCI 8 - General Reference; SCI 9 - General Reference

Scientists (Print-Non-Fiction). Hacker, Carlotta. (Great Canadians Series). Weigl Educational Publishers (SBC), 2000. 48 p. ISBN 1-896990-03-7 ($24.95 hdc.).

(CAN) This easy-to-read, appealing resource from the Great Canadians Series highlights well-known Canadian scientists such as Frederick Banting, Charles Best, Roberta Bondar, Birute Galdikas, Michael Smith, Denis St-Onge and David Suzuki. Many photographs in both colour and black-and-white accentuate the text. The entries provide background information, key events in the scientists. lives, plus information on their early years, how they developed skills and their accomplishments. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a bibliography and an index.

Suggested Use: SCI 6; General Reference

Other Use: Science: Elementary Level

Solar Power (Print-Non-Fiction). Graham, Ian. (Energy Forever? Series). Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (SBC), 1999. 48 p. ISBN 0-8172-5362-9 ($29.45 hdc.).

Interspersed with appealing, colourful diagrams and photographs, this title from the Energy Forever? Series addresses topics such as:

• transforming sunlight into electricity
• heating homes as the ancient Romans did
• powering space probes
• manufacturing cars that run on sunlight
• using energy without damage to the environment.

Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a brief bibliography of print materials and an index.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Energy in Our Lives

Space (Print-Non-Fiction). Campbell, Steve, et al. (Addison Wesley Science & Technology 6). Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. 50 p. Order no. 9727 ($8.95 pbk.). Complete Set of 5 Books - Order no. 9805 ($33.70 set).

(CAN) Filled with clearly explained activities and experiments, many of which students could do independently, this booklet from the Addison Wesley Science & Technology Series focuses on:

• how objects in our solar system move and interact to create patterns and cycles on earth
• how to explore the relationships of size, position and motion of space bodies using models and simulations
• how technology has expanded our ability to observe and study objects in space.

The numerous, vibrantly coloured illustrations help to make this a very appealing resource for students. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and a review section.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Exploring Space

Subarctic Woodlands: Volume VII (CD-ROM). (It's Our Environment Series). Compics International Inc. (COI), 1999. No order number is required. ($40.00).

(CAN) This CD-ROM from the It. s Our Environment Series offers 100 high quality photographs (at five levels of resolution) of the Subarctic Woodlands. It also includes written inserts that briefly describe the photographs and their locations. A print sheet of thumbnail images is also provided. The digital images are useful for presentations when viewed directly on a computer or television monitor or an overhead projection screen. Also, the developer has granted permission for users to copy and paste images into documents or multimedia presentations.

Suggested Use: SCI 7 - Saskatchewan-the Land; SCI 8 - Adaptation and Succession; SCI 9 - Saskatchewan-Environment

365 More Simple Science Experiments With Everyday Materials (Print-Non-Fiction). Churchill, E. Richard, Loeschnig, Louis V. and Mandell, Muriel. Black Dog and Leventhal (ALL), 1998. 320 p. ISBN 1-57912-035-0 ($19.98 hdc.).

In 32 themed sections, this appealing resource offers a different, simple, science experiment for every day of the year. These thoroughly tested experiments relate to physics, everyday foods, time and nature. Quirky experiment titles such as "Air-head Person," "The Kissing Balloons" and "Don. t Rain on My Parade" are sure to capture the interest of young students. The clearly explained instructions list the materials needed and tell students what to do, what happens and why. Plentiful, attractive illustrations enhance the text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.

Suggested Use: SCI 7 - General Reference

Other Use: Science: Elementary Level

Volcanoes & Volcanism: Volume V (CD-ROM). (It's Our Environment Series). Compics International Inc. (COI), 1997. No order number is required. ($40.00).

(CAN) This CD-ROM from the It. s Our Environment Series offers 100 high quality photographs (at five levels of resolution) of volcanoes and volcanism. It also includes written inserts that briefly describe the photographs and their locations. A print sheet of thumbnail images is also provided. The digital images are useful for presentations when viewed directly on a computer or television monitor or an overhead projection screen. Also, the developer has granted permission for users to copy and paste images into documents or multimedia presentations.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Earthquakes and Volcanoes; SCI 8 - The Moving Crust

Water Power (Print-Non-Fiction). Graham, Ian. (Energy Forever? Series). Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (SBC), 1999. 48 p. ISBN 0-8172-5363-7 ($29.45 hdc.).

Interspersed with appealing, colourful diagrams and photographs, this title from the Energy Forever? Series addresses topics such as:

• harnessing the energy of lakes and rivers
• tapping the heat from the ocean
• using "low" technology to provide energy in developing countries
• using energy without damage to the environment.

Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a brief bibliography of print materials and an index.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Energy in Our Lives

Wind Power (Print-Non-Fiction). Graham, Ian. (Energy Forever? Series). Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (SBC), 1999. 48 p. ISBN 0-8172-5364-5 ($29.45 hdc.).

Interspersed with appealing, colourful diagrams and photographs, this title from the Energy Forever? Series addresses topics such as:

• harnessing the energy of the winds
• using wind turbines that grind corn and pump water
• using wind-powered ocean tankers
• using energy without damage to the environment.

Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a brief bibliography of print materials and an index.

Suggested Use: SCI 6 - Energy in Our Lives