Addressing the advantages and disadvantages of using hydrogen as a source of energy, this colorful volume brings together diverse selections of both primary and secondary sources. Essays trace the development of the technology, it engineering, whether it's feasible, and its ecological impact.

While it may not be as simple as pouring water into a gas tank, water, or at least the hydrogen that makes up water, will one day become a significant source of energy. In this important new book, children will discover not only what hydrogen is, but also how this simple element can create clean energy. What fascinating technologies await its future?

No longer does hydrogen need to be locked up in oil, coal or natural gas to supply energy to our economy. In his 2nd edition of HYDROGEN ? Hot Stuff Cool Science, author Rex A. Ewing explains the exciting new energy technologies that can release hydrogen from fossil fuels, biomass and even water, and how this will lead to hydrogen-powered cars, homes and cities.

Discusses the pros and cons of using hydrogen power to help fight air pollution and meet our growing demand for electricity.

Students will discover that the periodic table of elements is easy to understand. Here readers will learn the basic chemistry of an element, how it is obtained, and how we use it. Each indepth guide was developed in consultation with a chemistry educator or a working chemist.

An eye-opening, original collection of gorgeous, never-before-seen photographic representations of the 118 elements in the periodic table.