Energy from the sun : solar power / James Bow.
| Author/creator | Bow, James author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York, New York : Crabtree Publishing Company, [2016] |
| Copyright Date | ©2016 |
| Description | 32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Next generation energy Next generation energy. ^A1355009 |
| Contents | What is energy? -- Solar energy is nuclear energy -- Collecting the sun's heat -- Electric light -- Other things the sun can do -- Solar energy by design -- Solar power problems -- Making solar power -- The solar leaders -- Midnight sun vs. tropical sun -- Solar power in space -- The challenges ahead -- Power up! |
| Abstract | "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."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index. |
| Interest age level | Ages 10-14. |
| Interest grade level | Grades 7 to 8. |
| Audience | 1130 Lexile |
| LCCN | 2015020968 |
| ISBN | 9780778719823 (reinforced library binding ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0778719820 (reinforced library binding ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780778720058 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0778720055 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | (electronic pdf) |
| ISBN | (electronic html) |
| Stock number | 1392713 QBI |