With easytoread text fullcolor photos and captivating graphics this bookdiscusses the importance and effects of energy conservation. Readers will learnabout ene... » 

With easytoread text fullcolor photos and captivating graphics this bookdiscusses the importance and effects of energy conservation. Readers will learnabout energysaving technologies and methods for heating and coolingappliances lighting electronics and transportation. The mechanics of regularand compact fluorescent lightbulbs is broken down into basic concepts aided bylarge photos. Helpful energysaving tips are presented throughout the book.Greenhouse gas emissions global warming and the worlds growing energy demandare among other topics addressed in this title. Informative sidebars boldglossary terms and an index accompany engaging text and interactive graphicelements. «