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Author
Publisher
McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"Supercharge your understanding of battery technologyIdeal for hobbyists and engineers alike, The TAB Battery Book: An In-Depth Guide to Construction Design and Use offers comprehensive coverage of these portable energy powerhouses. This practical guide discusses battery chemistry and engineering, how batteries are used, and the history of batteries. You'll find out how different types of batteries work and how to select the right battery for any...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Batteries and bulbs are found in many household devices, such as radios, lamps, portable video games, and other everyday objects. How do they work? This age-appropriate and accessible main text helps readers to develop a deeper understanding of the science of batteries and bulbs. These STEM concepts are presented to readers in a way that encourages their interest in common science curriculum topics. Eye-catching, full-color photographs, informative...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"What is a battery and how does it power your flashlight or tablet? Explore the exciting world of batteries, including battery parts, energy flow through a circuit, and how engineers discovered ways to store electricity"--
10) Robo-dog
Publisher
RLJ Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"When Tyler's furry best friend tragically dies, his inventor dad, Tom, creates a new 'Robo-Dog' out of spare parts and his technologically advanced 'super battery.' But Tom's old boss, Mr. Willis, wants the super-battery for himself and will stop at nothing to get it. When Mr. Willis uses his own unstable version of the super-battery, it threatens to blow up the town, and Robo-Dog must help his new family save the day." --
Author
Publisher
University of Washington Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"To achieve fossil fuel independence, few technologies are more important than batteries. Used for powering zero-emission vehicles, storing electricity from solar panels and wind turbines, and revitalizing the electric grid, batteries are essential to scaling up the renewable energy resources that help address global warming. But given the unique environmental impact of batteries-including mining, disposal, and more-does a clean energy transition...