Energy Sources: The Impact of Science and Technology (Pros and Cons)

Bowden, Rob

ISBN 10: 1433919877 ISBN 13: 9781433919879

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub, 2009

Synopsis

This innovative debate series looks at how scientific and technological advances in recent decades have dramatically altered the way we live—and examines both positive and negative impacts of these changes on the environment, society, health, and the economy. Intended to foster critical-thinking skills and to stimulate discussion and debate, each volume includes Pros and Cons sections that present the views of both advocates and critics of key innovations.

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Grade 5-8–Providing information on scientific and technological topics in a bright, active layout that features color photographs, maps, graphs, or charts on every spread, this series has much to offer. Short sections summarize various aspects of or concerns about, for example, solar energy (Energy Sources), speed cameras (Crime Fighting), and telecommunications satellites (Space Exploration) and then offer arguments for and against their use. While this approach simplifies the material a great deal, it conveniently outlines the range of views on controversial or unfamiliar subjects, helping students to learn how to view both sides of issues. END

Edition details

• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1433919877
• ISBN 13: 9781433919879
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 64