by Richard Hantula ; science and curriculum consultant, Debra Voege
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York, NY :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Chelsea Clubhouse,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2010
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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32 p. :
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col. ill. ;
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24 cm
SERIES
Series Title
Science in the real world
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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Endless energy -- Solar cells galore -- Energy from sunshine -- Understanding electricity -- Looking back -- Inside a solar cell -- Cells + cells + cells -- Panels on homes and other buildings -- Good things about solar panels -- Concerns about solar panels -- Giving solar power a boost -- Solar cells get better and better -- More solar products
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Explains how energy is produced using solar cells; describes how solar power has been used to power homes, businesses, and space stations; and discusses the benefits and drawbacks to using it as a source of energy