Energy, Power, and Transportation Technology

Energy, Power, and Transportation Technology provides a comprehensive study of the basic elements of energy, power, and transportation and how they affect the world in which we live. This textbook covers the resources, processes, and systems used in these industries. It discusses the progression of these technologies from their first use to current use, and it also includes information on potential future technologies.-For maximum teaching and learning flexibility, chapter objectives are divided into Basic Concepts, Intermediate Concepts, and Advanced Concepts.-STEM Activities are provided at the end of each chapter to help students apply the concepts covered in that chapter.-Technology Links, STEM Connections, and Curricular Connections help broaden student knowledge of technology and connect chapter content with concepts in math, science, social studies, and language arts.-Career Connection features show related careers and include educational and salary information.-Workplace Skills features include information on finding a job and succeeding in a career.-Green Tech margin notes relate chapter content to environmental issues.

Author: Len S. Litowitz, Ryan A. Brown
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher
Published: 05/26/2011
Pages: 688
Weight: 3.55lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.60w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781605255552
2nd Second Edition, Edition