The Solar Cat Book (Paperback)

~ Jim Augustyn (Author), Hildy Paige Burns (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A Klibanesque flight of fancy... we learn about the similarities between cats and solar collectors..." -- The Los Angeles Times

"Many books about energy are technical and turgid. This is too bad because the subject is intrinsically interesting and of crucial importance. The Solar Cat Book... is a rare work: informative and funny." -- The Sierra Club Bulletin

Product Description

An illustrated, playful comparison of how cats and people use solar energy.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (December 1, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898150183
• ISBN-13: 978-0898150186
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,203,020 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very clever, May 2, 2000

By	Katherine Augustyn (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Solar Cat Book (Paperback)

The Solar Cat Book is a great introduction to solar energy using cats as a model system. Augustyn teaches us about solar energy and heat flow mechanics through a series of small stories and jokes. The illustrations and cartoons are not to be missed. Although one of the reviews suggests that children can read this book, I think that it is intended and is more appropriate for adults. It is really a shame that this book is out of print. I think that it should be revived!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a perfect gift for solar cat lovers!, September 10, 1999

By A Customer

This is a great gift book for anyone who has anything to do with either cats or solar energy. I was very disappointed not to find it amongst Amazon's extensive inventory.