Solar panels : harnessing the power of the sun / Jade Zora Scibilia.
Title:
Solar panels : harnessing the power of the sun / Jade Zora Scibilia.
ISBN:
9781508164258
9781538328545
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Publication Information:
New York : PowerKids Press, 2018.
Physical Description:
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
More people, more power -- What are solar panels? -- How solar panels work -- Why go solar? -- Nothing's perfect -- Using the power of the sun -- In outer space -- The future of solar energy -- What can you do? -- The power of the sun.
Summary:
In an effort to move away from our dependence on fossil fuels, scientists and engineers have discovered ways to harness the power of the sun to create electricity. This fact-filled book explores solar energy through a STEM perspective. Students will learn how energy from the sun travels millions of miles through space to power our lives here on Earth. The pros and cons of using solar energy are discussed in detail. Dazzling full-color photographs encourage students to make connections with the text and will keep even reluctant readers engaged.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.5 0.5 194878.
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OCLC Number:
ocn995162188
Availability:
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