01876cam a2200373 i 4500 530822554 TxAuBib 20211109120000.0 160622s2017||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2016945415 9781680784596 1680784595 TxAuBib rda Conley, Kate A., 1977- Solar energy / by Kate Conley. Minneapolis, Minnesota : Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2017] ©2017. 48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Alternative energy (Core Library (Firm)) Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index. Chapter one: Power from the sun -- Chapter two: The history of solar power -- Chapter three: Solar science -- Chapter four: Solar power's future -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary -- Learn more -- Index. "For the past few centuries, fossil fuels have generated most of our world's energy. But these fuels pollute the environment, and they will eventually run out. Today, scientists are developing cleaner and more sustainable sources of power. Alternative Energy examines several of these promising technologies, as well as the science behind them. Learn how the energy sources of the future can change our world for the better."--Publisher's description. Grades 3-6. 20211109. Solar energy Juvenile literature. Renewable energy sources Juvenile literature. Renewable energy sources. Solar energy. Juvenile works. Alternative energy (Core Library (Firm).)