Water Power (Energy Today)

Hydraulic power has been used for hundreds of years for everything from sawmills to steam generators. Water Power explores the past and present uses for this source of renewable energy and uses vivid photographs and illustrations to discuss its future in energy development.

Michael Burgan holds a B.A. from the University of Connecticut in history with an emphasis in American studies. He was employed by Weekly Reader Corporation for six years, reaching the title of senior writer. In his 22 years of writing, he has authored 15 books for children and young adults, as well as a large number of articles for The New York Times, Sports Illustrated for Kids, National Geographic World, and the Hatford Advocate.