Description In recent years, it's become more and more common to see vast, open areas of countryside and costal areas filled with wind turbines. From the outside, these devices may look fairly simple-but inside, there are many complex parts that help them turn the wind's energy into electricity. Readers of this engaging guide will get a look at the inner workings of these powerful machines and learn how wind turbines are capable of producing clean, renewable energy. The accessible text is paired with eye-catching photographs that will keep readers engrossed in this compelling volume.