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Applied solar energy research; a directory of world activity and bibliography of significant literature / by Stanford Research Institute.(CARDINAL)139953; Burda, E. J.; Association for Applied Solar Energy.(CARDINAL)143043;
Subjects: Bibliographies.; Solar energy.; Solar energy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The super smart space activity book / by Emma Trithart,illustrator.; Regan, Lisa.(CARDINAL)421763; Trithart, Emma (ILT);
Young readers can take an intergalactic tour of our universe and solve over 50 mind-boggling, space-themed puzzles along with way!This fantastic, full-color activity book is jam-packed with incredible puzzles and out-of-this-world facts about space. Discover what life is like on the International Space Station, how hot the Sun is, how the entire universe was formed, and much more! Every new idea is brought to life by an entertaining puzzle or activity, including mazes, spot-the-difference and logic puzzles.Grade level 4-6Ages 8-12 years.
Subjects: Planets in our solar system.; The Apollo 11 moon landing.; Constellations.; Universe Meteors and comets.; Space activity.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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The Sun and the Origins of the Solar System / by Faulkner, Nicholas (Edited)/ Gregersen, Erik (Edited); Faulkner, Nicholas,editor.(CARDINAL)410208; Gregersen, Erik,editor.(CARDINAL)497046;
Includes bibliographical reference and index.Understanding the Sun--Types of solar activity--OUr solar system--Our Solar System's origin--Conclusion."A book for teens about the sun and the origins of the solar system." Grades 7 to 12.
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Exploring the solar system for kids : a history with 22 activities / by Carson, Mary Kay.(CARDINAL)318578;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Astronomy;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The solar system : out of this world with science activities for kids / by Lopez, Delano,author.(CARDINAL)556063; Slater, Jason,illustrator.(CARDINAL)797899;
Includes bibliographical references (page 116) and index.Solar system map -- Timeline -- Introduction -- The Big Bang and the birth of stars -- Meet the planets -- Earth's moon -- Beyond planets and stars -- From ancient astronomy to telescopes -- Sending spacecraft to space -- Future space exploration.Ages 9-12.1000LGuided reading level: Z+
Subjects: Experiments; Science projects;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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This is rocket science : an activity guide : 70 fun and easy experiments for kids to learn more about our solar system / by Vanstone, Emma,author.(CARDINAL)793354; Dart, Charlotte,photographer.;
Glorious gravity -- Fantastic friction -- Marvelous laws of motion: Newton's first law -- Marvelous laws of motion: Newton's second law -- Marvelous laws of motion: Newton's third law -- Amazing air resistance -- Let's launch -- Crazy combustion and chemical reactions -- Tricky trajectory -- Living in space -- Landscaped landing -- Super solar system.Presents experiments for kids and adults, each designed to show how mechanical science and astrophysics work from the inside out. Kids learn to make scientific observations, ask questions, identify and classify and find answers to their questions, all while investigating space.
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Astronomy; Celestial mechanics; Science; Astronomy projects;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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The sun / by Leaf, Christina,author.(CARDINAL)349876; Karpova, Natalya,illustrator.(CARDINAL)861951;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 23) and index."Vibrant illustrations accompany information about the Sun. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Grades 2-3Ages 5-8430 L430LAccelerated Reader AR
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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Convert your home to solar energy / by Barber, Everett M.(CARDINAL)502750; Provey, Joe.(CARDINAL)656360;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 228-230) and index.Solar energy basics -- Putting solar energy to work -- Solar domestic hot water -- Solar pool heating -- Passive solar heating & cooling -- Active solar space heating -- Converting sunlight to electricity -- Other uses for solar energy -- Shopping for a solar system.A guide to converting a home to solar energy that covers different solar technologies and provides information on planning, installation, operation, and maintenance.AdultAdult
Subjects: Solar houses.; Solar energy.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Sun / by Sorensen, Lynda,1953-(CARDINAL)375378;
Illustrations and text present information about the features of the sun, solar activity and eclipses, and the importance of the sun to life on Earth.Accelerated Reader AR
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Beyond the solar system : exploring galaxies, black holes, alien planets, and more : a history with 21 activities / by Carson, Mary Kay,author.(CARDINAL)318578;
Includes bibliographical references (page 121) and index.Tracing the evolution of humankind's pursuit of astronomical knowledge, this resource looks deep into the furthest reaches of space. Children will follow along as the realization that the Earth is not at the center of the universe leads all the way up to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting stars outside the solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands-on projects to further explore the subjects discussed. Readers will build a three-dimensional representation of the constellation Orion.Middle School4-6.980980L
Subjects: Astronomy; Astronomy;
Available copies: 26 / Total copies: 28
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