Energy from the sun : 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."--

Record details

ISBN: 9780778719823 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780778720058 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
32 pages ; 27 cm.
Publisher: St. Catharines, Ontario ; Crabtree Publishing, [2016]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	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 Note:	Ages 10-14. Grades 7 to 8.