Bibliograph

Energy from the sun, solar power, James Bow

Type

Label

Energy from the sun, solar power, James Bow

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 10-14

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 7 to 8

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Energy from the sun

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

910475633

Responsibility statement

James Bow

Series statement

Next generation energy

Sub title

solar power

Summary

"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

Table Of Contents

What is energy? -- Solar energy is nuclear energy -- Collecting the heat of the sun -- 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!

Target audience

juvenile

Classification