Brearley, Laurie, 1953-
Solar power : capturing the sun's energy / by Laurie Brearley. - New York : Children's Press, c2019. - 48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm - A true book .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A need for alternative energy -- Our star -- How have people used the sun through history? -- Turning light into electricity -- How do solar cells work? -- The big truth! -- Solar power in space -- How does the International Space Station gets its power? -- The hottest devices -- What are some of today's most incredible solar-powered devices? -- A future powered by the Sun -- How is solar power growing and changing?
"This book details the history, current uses, and potential future applications of solar energy."--
9780531236864 9780531239438
Solar energy--Juvenile literature.
Power resources--Juvenile literature
Clean energy industries--Juvenile literature.
Cir 333.794 B7406 2019
Solar power : capturing the sun's energy / by Laurie Brearley. - New York : Children's Press, c2019. - 48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm - A true book .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A need for alternative energy -- Our star -- How have people used the sun through history? -- Turning light into electricity -- How do solar cells work? -- The big truth! -- Solar power in space -- How does the International Space Station gets its power? -- The hottest devices -- What are some of today's most incredible solar-powered devices? -- A future powered by the Sun -- How is solar power growing and changing?
"This book details the history, current uses, and potential future applications of solar energy."--
9780531236864 9780531239438
Solar energy--Juvenile literature.
Power resources--Juvenile literature
Clean energy industries--Juvenile literature.
Cir 333.794 B7406 2019