Title:
Harnessing power from the sun
Personal Author EPSB:
Summary:
This book discusses the world energy challenge, the effects of global warming, the many ways the Sun's energy can be used for lighting, heating, and generating electricity, and the limitations of solar power.
Year Published:
2007
Series:
Physical Description:
32 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Energy in our lives -- Energy challenge -- The sun's energy -- Let the sun shine in -- Catching the heat -- Solar power plants -- Solar cells -- Smart solar designs -- Solar power history -- Solar power limits -- Making the change.
Energy in our lives -- Energy challenge -- The sun's energy -- Let the sun shine in -- Catching the heat -- Solar power plants -- Solar cells -- Smart solar designs -- Solar power history -- Solar power limits -- Making the change -- Timeline of energy -- Glossary and index.
Reading Grade level:
5.9
Age Interest level:
Gr. 3-6
Grade Interest level:
3-6
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader MG 7.3 1.0 112467
ISBN:
9780778729129
9780778729266
Publisher:
St. Catharines, ON : Crabtree Pub., c2007.
