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Energy for Keeps

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Energy for Keeps: Creating Clean Electricity from Renewable Resources
3rd Edition
by Nemzer, Carter & Page
Published by Energy Education Group

An illustrated guide for everyone who uses electricity. From students to energy policymakers, it helps readers of all ages understand the energy issues that now loom large in our daily news. With clear language and engaging illustrations, this book covers all renewable energy sources, the science of electricity generation, energy history, environmental considerations, and energy conservation and efficiency.

REVIEWS

"Written for an audience of middle and high schoolers, this informative, descriptive, and smartly illustrated book would be an ideal resource for a professional development seminar as well."
— National Science Teachers Association

"Your book is a treasure. Scientifically accurate, clearly written, with inviting diagrams--all of which helps beginning learners, of all ages, build an understanding of electricity."
— Fran Barhydt, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Vermont Energy Education Program

"At long last, a crucial issue for the survival of our society -- electricity from renewable energy -- has received comprehensive and clear treatment."
— Dr. Kevin Starr, State Librarian of California, Emeritus

"For anyone looking for a resource book on renewable energy, look no more. Energy for Keeps is cleverly written and illustrated. With Ben Franklin as host, the journey is a historical, as well as scientific exploration of our energy options and their consequences."
— Susan T. Schleith, Education Coordinator, Florida Solar Energy Center

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AT-A-GLANCE

A Brief History of Energy

Energy and Electricity

Energy Sources for Electricity Generation

Renewables: Biomass, Geothermal, Hydropower, Ocean, Solar, Wind, Hydrogen
Non-renewable Energy Sources: Fossil Fuels, Nuclear

Energy, Health and the Environment

Energy Management Strategies and Energy Policy

Extensive Appendix

To view page samples, please visit EnergyForKeeps.org/content

FREE RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

Please visit EnergyForKeeps.org for free downloadable information, student activities, and suggestions. The activities, like the book, are multi-disciplinary. They include earth science, environmental science, physical science, social studies, math, and language arts. Activities are inquiry-based and, together with the book, are correlated to content standards for California public schools, grades 6-8, and to National Science Standards.

AWARDS

Innovation Award by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council

Green Power Leadership Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy and the Center for Resource Solutions

BOOK SPECS

ISBN 978-0-9744765-5-1
192 pages • 8 x 10¼ paperback
illustrated • 2010

We believe words are powerful and that a book in hand is empowering in ways the internet can't be. To really delve into a subject and glean some hard-won wisdom, read a good book.

Educational Materials Also Available

We make it easy for teachers, schools, organizations and other non-profits to buy direct from us: our store lists quantity discounts of books AND we offer a variety of educational materials (door hangers, pocket guides, study guides) to help educate and motivate your students and members.

About Us

Rex and LaVonne Ewing

owners

How we ended up here

In 1999, after publishing a best-selling book on horse nutrition, we relocated our new publishing company several miles off the beaten path to a place of breathtaking views and endless wildlife. But no utilities. And so we began the odyssey of handcrafting a home from a pile of trees and learned how to harness the sun and wind to provide the energy. We then transformed our hard-won knowledge into a couple of popular graphic-packed renewable energy books. Soon afterwards we added more authors to our lineup and expanded our range of topics.

What we publish

PixyJack Press publishes non-fiction titles about nature...the wild and not-so-wild:

• renewable energy and sustainable living

• log home planning and building

• wildfire readiness and recovery

• fire safety at home

• bear smart advice

• simple horse nutrition

• Costa Rica nature and history

All in all, PixyJack Press is rather ‘green’ when it comes to our list of environmental titles and our reliance on renewable energy. Even Publishers Weekly took note of this unique combination in the article, "Green and Off the Grid," by Bridget Kinsella (2009).

But since the real-life adoption of renewable energy transcends petty politics, readers never know that our authors come from both ends of the political spectrum; guilt trips are left at the door.

Our authors

Every good book starts with an articulate, passionate author who effectively puts together thousands of words to inspire and inform.

Renewable Energy: Rex Ewing, Doug Pratt, Gregory McNamee, Donal B. Lloyd

Bears: Linda Masterson, Sylvia Dolson

Costa Rica: Jack Ewing

Fire & Wildfire: Einar Jensen, Linda Masterson

Log Homes: Roland Sweet, Rex Ewing

Horse Nutrition: Rex Ewing

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