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We Carry the Sun
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From the first human settlements to today's modern metropolises, we have always relied on the sun for light, energy, and sustenance. We Carry the Sun traces the history of solar power from ancient south-facing villages to the Industrial Age and modern innovators; and from solar-powered steam...
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From the first human settlements to today's modern metropolises, we have always relied on the sun for light, energy, and sustenance. We Carry the Sun traces the history of solar power from ancient south-facing villages to the Industrial Age and modern innovators; and from solar-powered steam engines to silicon solar panels.
Lyrical and informed, Newbery Medal winner Tae Keller's debut picture book is also a timely call to action that asks young readers to imagine a brighter, cleaner future. Illuminated by Rachel Wada's radiant, eye-catching illustrations, We Carry the Sun is a tribute to pioneering thinkers, a celebration of humankind's relationships with the natural world, and a shimmering ode to the resource that sustains us.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781324031123
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 17 June 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Illustration: full-color throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Rachel Wada
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 262.0mm
Height: 287.0mm
Weight: 595g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Tae Keller is the Newbery Medalβwinning and New York Times best-selling author of When You Trap a Tiger, Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone, and The Science of Breakable Things. She lives in Seattle, Washington. Rachel Wada is a freelance illustrator and designer. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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