# Scientists in the Field

The Next Wave: The Quest to Harness the Power of the Oceans

Elizabeth Rusch
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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.
Genres: NonfictionScienceMiddle GradePicture BooksTechnology
80 Pages

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