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The Next Wave: The Quest to Harness the Power of the Oceans (Scientists in the Field) Hardcover – Illustrated, October 14, 2014

by Elizabeth Rusch (Author)
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 4 ratings
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Journey to the wave-battered coast of the Pacific Northwest to meet some of the engineers and scientists working to harness the punishing force of our oceans, one of the nature’s powerful and renewable energy sources. With an array of amazing devices that cling to the bottom of the sea floor and surf on the crests of waves, these explorers are using a combination of science, imagination, and innovation to try to capture wave energy in the hopes of someday powering our lives in a cleaner, more sustainable way.

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  1. Reading age
    10 - 12 years
  2. Part of series
    Scientists in the Field Series
  3. Print length
    80 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    5 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    1070L
  7. Dimensions
    11 x 0.44 x 9 inches
  8. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  9. Publication date
    October 14, 2014
  10. ISBN-10
    0544099990
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0544099999
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Gr 5–8—Rainforests and savannahs, coral reefs and tundra—readers are most likely familiar with these fields in which scientists work. But this time, it is the energy of the physical movement of the global ocean that is the field, and here in this world of watery physics, a series of imaginative, innovative engineers have been designing, building, and experimenting to successfully harness this inexorable surge of energy. Rusch's readable text follows three very varied groups of visionary engineers on this quest: Mike Morrow and Mike Delos-Reyes (who are working on a device that will allow people to sit upon the ocean floor), Annette von Jouanne and her team (working on a floating design), and the cofounders of Ocean Power Technologies, the first to win a permit to generate "ocean electricity" to be marketed to homes and businesses on the Oregon coast. Included are sidebars on a rich variety of topics such as "Working with Watts" and a global inventory of "Wild Wave Inventions of the World." Colorful diagrams and a plethora of photos provide visual stimulation as well. This pellucid look into a promising field of alternative energy (so needed in a warming world) and into the scientists devoting their lives to bring concept into reality is informative, intriguing, and inspiring.—Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY

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* "Lively design, clear explanations, text boxes, photographs and diagrams all contribute to an informative look at how people are working right now to find ways to use a previously inaccessible energy source." —Kirkus, starred review "Rusch fully explores the engineering process, capturing the determined, entrepreneurial spirit of the profiled engineers as well as the need for creative problem-solving and ingenuity, a test-and-retest mentality, a high tolerance for failure, and perseverance through the quest for research funding." —Horn Book Magazine * "This pellucid look into a promising field of alternative energy (so needed in a warming world) and into the scientists devoting their lives to bring concept into reality is informative, intriguing, and inspiring." —School Library Journal, starred review "Kids who imagine an engineering career in their future will want to explore this timely work." —Bulletin "Rusch once again looks at the convergence of science and technology. Writing clearly about the engineers' trial-and-error methods, she conveys the importance of testing, the necessity of funding, and the satisfaction of working toward a worthwhile goal." A fine choice for young people intrigued by engineering and oceanography!" —Booklist Online   —

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; Illustrated edition (October 14, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0544099990
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0544099999
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1070L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.44 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Elizabeth Rusch

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Author, magazine writer, and speaker Elizabeth Rusch tackles vital, high-interest topics such as life-saving science, young people taking on climate change, space exploration, women’s battle for equal pay, and the state of our democracy. Her work for young readers offers cutting-edge information and fresh approaches to popular topics. Her longer narrative nonfiction, which reads like fiction, often blurs the boundary between current events and history, covering important recent moments that have the potential to change the future in surprising ways.

Rusch is the award-winning author of more than 24 books, which have received multiple starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, Horn Book, Booklist, School Library Journal, and the BCCB, among others. Her work has won the Golden Kite Award, the Subaru Prize, the Cook Prize, the Green Earth Award, and the Oregon Book Award, and has landed on many notable and best of the year lists produced by ALA, NCTE, NSTA, Bank Street College of Education, Kirkus, SLJ, NBC News and the New York and Chicago Public Libraries.

Rusch also the author of more than a hundred articles in publications such as The New York Times, Smithsonian, Harper's, Backpacker, American Craft, Mother Jones, and Portland Monthly, among many others. Learn more about her writing at www.elizabethrusch.com

​Liz visits schools across the country and speaks widely on the joy of writing, youth activism, science heroes, climate change, and the state of our democracy. (Learn more at https://authorsoutloud.com/elizabeth-rusch/)

She also offers creative retreats from her beach house on the Oregon Coast. Learn more at secondstoryretreats.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand for the scientifically/ engineering challenged
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A very interesting book. Easy to understand for the scientifically/ engineering challenged. It is good to show students how important their school projects and ideas can become. I donated the book to a local school where is was warmly received.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd Grader's favorite book
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My son read this book at school and can't stop talking about it. Now he is very interested in green energy and creating similar devices as those discussed in the book. He asked me to purchase a copy to have at home and now I'm looking forward to reading it myself. We are also purchasing some other books from the series.
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