Turning Poop into Power

by Alexis Burling

People and farm animals make a lot of poop every day. Poop is often an untapped source for energy and fuel. Some people hope it will become popular as a sustainable energy source. Turning Poop Into Power looks at how poop becomes energy and the benefits of using it for heating and electricity. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Genres: Nonfiction

48 pages, Library Binding

Published August 1, 2019

Reviews

[Karen Arendt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and informative while have potty appeal, too. Questions at the end of each chapter offer thoughtful discussions. Additional websites are provided.

[Arminzerella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Discusses ways that people (both past and present) have used poop (human and animal) for fuel - from burning "buffalo chips" to composting toilets to massive digesters. You may never before have considered all of the possibilities presented! People really are inventive. Does not address whether the power produced in some cases (bio fuels) is cleaner than other energy sources when in use (they are renewable resources, but does bio gas burn clean?). Still, introduces lots of food for thought, and may inspire inventors of the future to think about other ways we can use poop.