Solving Real World Problems with Environmental and Green Engineering (Let's Find Out! Engineering)

Lew, Kristi

ISBN 10: 1680482645 ISBN 13: 9781680482645

Publisher: Rosen Education Service, 2016

Synopsis

In this instructive and accessible volume, readers discern how engineers safeguard the environment with their practices. They learn how green engineers cut down on waste and the use of natural resources by inventing new materials and techniques. This resource covers recycling, reuse, and renewable energy sources and explains global warming and greenhouse gases and their effects on Earth's environment. Readers recognize engineers' solutions to some of today's environmental problems, including air and water pollution, and urban planning challenges. There is also a hands-on "engineering in action" activity for readers to learn how to clean up an oil spill.

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About the Author

A former high school teacher with a background in biochemistry and more than 10 years of experience in cytogenetic laboratories, Kristi Lew specializes in taking complex scientific information and making it fun and interesting for scientists and non-scientists alike. She is the author of more than 20 science books for children and teachers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rosen Education Service
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1680482645
• ISBN 13: 9781680482645
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32