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Energy from the sun : solar power / by Ruth Owen.

By: Series: Owen, Ruth, Power, yesterday, today, tomorrow ; Publication details: New York : PowerKids Press, 2013. Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 9781477702703 (library binding)
  • 1477702709 (library binding)
  • 9781477702796 (pbk.)
  • 1477702792 (pbk.)
  • 9781477702802 (6pack)
  • 1477702806 (6pack)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 621.31/244 23
LOC classification:
  • TJ810 .O96 2013
Contents:
Star power -- Yesterday's fuels? -- Fossil fuels and climate change -- A quick solar history lesson -- Photovoltaic solar cells -- A solar-powered home -- Solar dishes and towers -- The world's largest solar power station -- Electricity for everyone -- Clean water and cooking with sunlight -- Solar-powered cars -- Is solar energy perfect power? -- A sunny future?
Summary: Examines the science of solar power, looking at the technology, benefits, and downsides.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
J 600 - 699 Hanover Public Library Shelves J621.31 OWEN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31906000954892

Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.

Star power -- Yesterday's fuels? -- Fossil fuels and climate change -- A quick solar history lesson -- Photovoltaic solar cells -- A solar-powered home -- Solar dishes and towers -- The world's largest solar power station -- Electricity for everyone -- Clean water and cooking with sunlight -- Solar-powered cars -- Is solar energy perfect power? -- A sunny future?

Examines the science of solar power, looking at the technology, benefits, and downsides.

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