Armentrout, David, 1962-

Solar energy / David and Patricia Armentrout. - Vero Beach, FL : Rourke Pub., c2009. - 48 p. : col. ill ; 27 cm. - Let's explore global energy . - Armentrout, David, 1962- Let's explore global energy. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 27) and index.

Energy -- Solar energy -- What makes up the Sun? -- Where does the Sun's energy go? -- Plants and solar energy -- Early uses of solar energy -- Global energy sources -- Solar energy today -- Solar thermal collectors -- Solar cells -- Making solar cells better -- Solar energy advantages and disadvantages -- Can solar energy brighten our future? -- Solar timeline.

An exploration of solar energy that discusses the properties of the sun, how it is used by plants, global energy sources, solar thermal collectors, its advantages and disadvantages, and other related topics.

6.5 Follett Library Resources. 3-6 Follett Library Resources.

9781604723250 (lib. bdg.) 1604723254

2008025136


Solar energy--Juvenile literature.
Solar energy.
Solar energy.
Solar energy.
Renewable energy sources.

TJ810.3 / .A76 2009

621.47