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"The sun is a source of energy for living things. Energy that comes from sunshine is called solar energy. But how does solar energy work? And how can we use solar energy to not only stay on the cutting-edge of technology, but to help keep the environment healthy?
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"The sun gives us light and warmth during the day. That's energy! But we can use energy from the sun to power things like lights, cell phones, or even our homes! Learn all about energy from the sun through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images as you power up with energy!"--
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"America is on the brink of an energy revolution that can save the planet, and increase peace and prosperity, by harnessing the unlimited power of the sun. After decades of promise, the technology now exists to replace our dangerous addiction to fossil fuels with cheap, clean solar energy. Neville Williams has been on the leading edge of this revolution for decades and knows from firsthand experience how sun power can transform lives and communities...
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PBS Kids
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[2019]
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Learn all about the Sun with Jet and his friends! Jet, Sean, and Sydney visit their Mars Robot Rover friend at the DSA, where they discover that the rover seems tired. They help the solar-powered robot regain its energy and learn how energy can be captured from the sun and used anywhere! Then, Jet and the kids discover fun facts about sunspots, and they learn all about how the sun appears to move across the sky every day.
12) Solar energy
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Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the power of solar energy.
13) Solar panels
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"In Solar Panels, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and technology behind solar panels. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this important technology. Children can learn more about solar panels using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Solar Panels also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary,...
14) Solar energy
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As our world's population grows, so too does our need for energy. Scientists seek the next breakthrough in new technology while constantly finding ways to make current solutions cheaper and more efficient. In this title, discover what solar energy is, its history, how we use it today, and how new technologies can contribute to our energy future. Learn about cutting-edge uses for solar cells, including tiny nano-sized cells and cells printed on paper,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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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...
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"Unprecedented gas prices, heat waves and droughts, climate change, Solyndra - all make "alternative" sources of energy contemporary areas of activism, controversy, lobbying, and legislation. Yet few know that the ancient Chinese, Greeks, and Romans used solar energy in their architecture; that Galileo and da Vinci both planned uses for the power of the sun; and that by 1918, there were more than 4,000 solar water heaters in California. The history...
17) Power failure
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Jake Ross novels volume 3
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""Dr. Jake Ross came to Washington to try to make a difference, but he's learned the only way to get something done in Washington, assuming your ideals survive the corrosive atmosphere, is to gather power. Ross has gathered a great deal, riding in the wake of Frank Tomlinson. But now Tomlinson has decided to shoot for the moon. If they win, they get it all. If they lose, the game is over for Jake Ross." --
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Chandra and her sister Deena see a demonstration of a "magic light," a solar-powered lantern, at a market near their home in Nepal and are determined to buy one, knowing it will help their little brother's cough to stop using kerosene lamps. Includes facts about Nepal.