The Next Wave: The Quest to Harness the Power of the Oceans
by Elizabeth Rusch • Part of the Scientists in the Field Series
Journey to the wave-battered coast of the Pacific Northwest to meet some of the... read more
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Adventure
- Nonfiction
Year Published 2014
Word Count 16,436
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1070L
- ATOS Reading Level: 7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 169660, 3 AR Points
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- Subject Headings
- Tidal power--Juvenile literature
- Renewable energy sources
- Renewable energy sources--Juvenile literature
- Tidal power
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | General
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Water (Oceans, Lakes, Etc.)
- Ocean energy resources--Juvenile literature
- Ocean energy resources
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
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Discussion and Activity Guide from Scientists in the Field
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Common Core Guide from Elizabeth Rusch
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Activity Guide from Growing with Science Blog
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Book & Adaptation Websites 1
Awards & Distinctions 2

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Nonfiction Selection, 2015

Green Earth Book Award, 2005-2023
Honor, 2015
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