Energy from the sun : solar power / by Ruth Owen.
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)
- 621.31/244 23
- TJ810 .O96 2013
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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J 600 - 699 | Hanover Public Library Shelves | J621.31 OWEN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 31906000954892 |
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J621.31 ATCH Examining wind energy / | J621.31 CHRI How batteries work / | J621.31 OWEN Energy from the wind : generating power with wind turbines / | J621.31 OWEN Energy from the sun : solar power / | J621.31 OWEN Energy from oceans and moving water : hydroelectric, wave, and tidal power / | J621.31 WILS How does a battery work? / | J621.319 ROLA How circuits work / |
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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