Solar Energy

The sun shines down on Earth every hour of every day. In Solar Energy, learn how scientists are turning sunshine into electricity, discover the history of solar technology, and explore how solar power fits into the planet's energy future. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Informative sidebars Primary-source text Reviewed Table of contents The fossil fuels that power today's world are a limited resource. Luckily, scientists and engineers are developing many alternative energy sources to take their place. With clear text, vivid photos, and helpful diagrams, Alternative Energy shows readers the history of these technologies, where they stand today, and what new advances are now under development. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.