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Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The sun is a source of energy for living things. Energy that comes from sunshine is called solar energy. But how does solar energy work? And how can we use solar energy to not only stay on the cutting-edge of technology, but to help keep the environment healthy? Read and find out about solar roads that light up when theres danger ahead, like a moose on the roadand did you know that someday tiny solar chips placed in someones eyes could help a blind...
3) Solar energy
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the future of solar power as a source of energy, discussing the pros and cons of its use, how the Sun's energy can be harnessed, the history of their use, and how it may be used in the future.
Author
Publisher
The MIT Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Solar energy, once a niche application for a limited market, has become the cheapest and fastest-growing power source on earth. What's more, its potential is nearly limitless -- every hour the sun beams down more energy than the world uses in a year. But in Taming the Sun, energy expert Varun Sivaram warns that the world is not yet equipped to harness erratic sunshine to meet most of its energy needs. And if solar's current surge peters out, prospects...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains how the heat from the Sun can be used as a source of energy; describes how it works; and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using it as a renewable energy source and possible future developments.
7) Solar energy
Publisher
WGBH Video
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
"NOVA presents a provocative mix of scientists, economists, and ordinary citizens who are all pushing the envelope of solar power's untapped potential"--Container.
8) Nick and Tesla's solar-powered showdown: a mystery with sun-powered gadgets you can make yourself
Author
Series
Nick and Tesla volume 6
Publisher
Quirk Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"Super-smart kid inventors Nick and Tesla Holt have outsmarted crooks, spies, and kidnappers, but now it's time to crack their biggest mystery yet: where the heck are their parents? With the help of their eccentric Uncle Newt, the twins trace the clues to their missing Mom and Dad, scientists working on solar-power research for a clandestine government project. They'll need all their wits, along with an assortment of homemade gadgets, to outsmart...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The endless and enormous power of the sun provides life to all organisms on Earth, from the smallest plant to the largest animal. This awesome power is being used today to provide a rich and abundant source of energy in many parts of the world, and to operate machinery and heat and light buildings. Discover how the sun is powering our planet, the technology used to harness it, and what the future of solar power could be."--
Author
Publisher
PixyJack Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Covers renewable energy options for grid-tied and off-grid homeowners, including solar energy (passive and active), wind power, microhydro energy, geothermal heat pumps, solar water heating, biomass heating, backup generators and pumping/storing water. Also examines energy conservation, system sizing/pricing, and tax incentives"--
Author
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Chandra and her sister Deena see a demonstration of a "magic light," a solar-powered lantern, at a market near their home in Nepal and are determined to buy one, knowing it will help their little brother's cough to stop using kerosene lamps. Includes facts about Nepal.
16) Low power
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Life-sized toy Fred and his friend Wormy set off to recharge his solar battery, but he has to solve the mystery of garbage-like creatures attacking the city of SunTop before he runs out of power.
In this action-packed sequel by #1 New York Times bestselling creator Michael Rex, Fred shows us how all arguments, big and small, can be solved with kindness—even when it's not always welcomed! Fred has made quite a name for himself as a peacemaker since...
Author
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
The Year-round Solar Greenhouse is the one-stop guide to designing and building greenhouses that harness and store energy from the sun to create naturally heated, lush growing environments even in the depths of winter, covering principles of solar greenhouse design and siting, glazing material properties and selection, controlling heat loss, ventilation, and construction methods. Additionally, an in-depth section covers sustainable ways of heating...
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