Tom Jackson

Power and Energy Tom Jackson

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 63) and index.; Traces the progress of technology used to create energy to run machines from ancient watermills and windmills to today's biofuels, solar cells, and other renewable resources. A timeline shows the evolution of technology used to create electricity and other power--; Provided by publisher. Brief Description: "Describes the progression of technology used to power our machines, from the earliest pulleys and augers to today's power plants that provide electricity to our homes and businesses"--Provided by publisher. Brief Description: "Traces the progress of technology used to create energy to run machines from ancient watermills and windmills to today's biofuels, solar cells, and other renewable resources. A timeline shows the evolution of technology used to create electricity and other power"-- Review Citations: School Library Journal 11/01/2012 pg. 47 (EAN 9781936333394, Library Binding) Contributor Bio:  Jackson, Tom Tom Jackson, the Editor of Mathematics, is a science author based in the United Kingdom who has written many books, covering everything from axolotls to Zoroastrianism. Mr. Jackson studied zoology at the University of Bristol, and still lives in that city with his wife and three children, where he can be found mainly in the attic.