Introduces solar energy through activities that explore how different colors absorb it, if plants need the sun to be healthy, and if it can clean water. - (Baker & Taylor)
Describes experiments that can be performed using solar energy in order to learn about its properties, including how different colors absorb sunlight, if it cleans dirty water, and whether it can cook food. - (Cherry Lake Publishing)
Library Media Connection
Colorful illustrations, clearly written text, and interesting topics make it likely that these books will see much use. Readers are asked to form a hypothesis, experiments are outlined to obtain data, and readers are encouraged to record data using the scientific method. Highlighted key words may be found in the glossary. Glossary. Websites. Table of Contents. Index. Recommended. Leslie Greaves Radloff, Teacher/Librarian, Rondo Education Complex, St. Paul (Minnesota) Public Schools ¬ 2011 Linworth Publishing, Inc.