For centuries people have used the power of the wind to pump water and to mill grain.In modern times, people have found ways to turn wind energy into electricity.Now windmills are small enough that homes, schools, and businesses around the world can produce electricity on their own — witha little help from Mother Nature. Home Windmills describes the need for alternative energy sources including the development of the home windmill. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading. Every great invention begins with a great idea!Read all the books in this series and learn about the history and impact of some of the most fascinating innovations and inventions of our time.Explore the idea's early stages of development, problems encountered along the way, and how each great idea has influenced our lives.From popular culture and the environment to life-saving machines, learn about the ideas, people, and technologies that made it all happen. This series correlates with The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) curriculum initiative.