Spiro, Ruth
Summary: "The next two books in the Baby Loves series tackle the first law of thermodynamics (energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can change forms) and Schrödinger's Cat, the famous thought experiment involving quantum theory (quantum physics states that a particle can exist in multiple places at once). Accurate enough to satisfy an expert and simple enough for the rest of us to comprehend,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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Summary: "This book details the history, current uses, and potential future applications of solar energy."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 333.79 BRESummary: "Sunvault: Stories of Solarpunk and Eco-Speculation is the first anthology to broadly collect solarpunk short fiction, artwork, and poetry. A new genre for the 21st Century, solarpunk is a revolution against despair. Focusing on solutions to environmental disasters, solarpunk envisions a future of green, sustainable energy used by societies that value inclusiveness, cooperation, and personal...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Upper Rubber Boot Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC SUNStayton, Robert
Summary: A detailed blueprint for a clean sustainable energy future based on solar photovoltaics. Power Shift explains to a general audience how energy works and why it determines the future of humankind. Power Shift provides historical background on how the human relationship with energy developed, and how that relationship was gradually taken over by fossil fuels, converting us all into energy...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sandstone Publishing 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 333 STASummary: Learn all about the Sun with Jet Propulsion, an alien from another planet, 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV REAFowler, Allan.
Summary: Defines energy and examines how energy from the sun provides us with heat, light, plants, food and other things necessary for life on Earth.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 1997
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN FOWRex, Michael
Summary: Life-sized toy Fred and his friend Wormy set off to recharge his solar battery, but he has to solve the mystery of garbage-like creatures attacking the city of SunTop before he runs out of power.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2023
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Summary: Discusses the use of the sun's energy as a future source of electricity for our planet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 333.7923 OLLSummary: Discover the latest thinking from solar enthusiasts and skeptics as it investigates cutting-edge research developments. The program introduces viewers to the scientists and businesspeople who are racing to make solar power practical.
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Publisher / Publication Date: WGBH Boston Video 2007
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV SOLDeCristofano, Carolyn Cinami
Summary: An introduction to solar energy explains how it is gathered, stored, and used to power technology, including solar cookers, race cars, and household electrical equipment.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE DECSivaram, Varun
Summary: Solar energy, once a niche application for a limited market, has become the cheapest and fastest-growing power source on earth. What's more, its potential is nearly limitless--every hour the sun beams down more energy than the world uses in a year. But in Taming the Sun, energy expert Varun Sivaram warns that the world is not yet equipped to harness erratic sunshine to meet most of its energy...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The MIT Press 2018
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 333.792 SIVZuchora-Walske, Christine.
Summary: Explains about solar energy and what it can do for us.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 621.47 ZUCSummary: This program explores the pros and cons of California's controversial program to slash carbon dioxide emissions and promote energy efficiency, which could be adopted nationwide during the Obama administration.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Video 2009
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV BIGSummary: As oil prices continue to rise steeply and political turmoil increases in the Middle East, it is increasingly evident that finding a solution to an uncertain energy future is one of the biggest issues of our time. With advances in science and engineering, new materials and ingenious designs for solar collectors are transforming the technology into a vastly cheaper, more efficient alternative....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Ewing, Rex A.
Summary: "Covers renewable energy options for grid-tied and off-grid homeowners, including solar energy (passive and active), wind power, microhydro energy, geothermal heat pumps, solar water heating, biomass heating, backup generators and pumping/storing water. Also examines energy conservation, system sizing/pricing, and tax incentives"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 696 EWISummary: This compact book focused on a series of projects designed to get you thinking creatively about thinking green features 20 Instructables that illustrate just how simple it can be to make your own backyard chicken coop, or turn a wine barrel into a rainwater collector.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 621.31 PROEwing, Rex A.
Contents: A new philosophy of freedom -- Grid-tied or off-grid? -- Beginning considerations -- Sizing the system -- Solar photovoltaic modules -- Wind turbines -- Micro-hydro power -- Charge controllers -- Batteries -- Inverters -- Putting it all together-safely -- Heating of house and water -- Pumping water -- Final thoughts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PixyJack Press 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 696 EWIHuggett, Audrey
Summary: "Learn how the sun's rays can be captured and used as a source of energy with a variety of fun projects."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 621 HUGBova, Ben
Summary: "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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tor, a Tom Doherty Associates Book 2018
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC BOVEwing, Rex A.
Summary: Examines renewable energy options for grid-tied homeowners, including solar- and wind-generated electricity, solar water heating, passive solar, and geothermal heating / cooling. System configurations and equipment, average costs, financial incentives, and installation considerations are also covered--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PixyJack Press 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 697.78 EWIBang, Molly.
Summary: A picture book with bright illustrations explores the influence of the sun and examines how its light, heat, and power benefit our daily lives and the world in which we live.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Sky Press 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 621.47 BANCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC BANFridgen, Cynthia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The authors 1984
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 728.69 FRIEwing, Rex A.
Summary: "A hands-on guide to building solar-powered log homes, complete with how-to illustrations and photos, plus profiles of log home owners from across the United States. Topics includes log home construction, solar and wind energy, home heating options, pumping water, costs to consider, and Web resources"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PixyJack Press 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 690.837 EWISummary: Electricity and heat-two forms of energy that American households and businesses can't do without. More and more consumers and companies are realizing that we can't rely on fossil fuels for these necessities and must switch to renewable sources. This program investigates three main ways in which solar energy is used around the world: solar hot water, photovoltaic solar panels that generate...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009