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The Solar Car Book Spiral-bound – January 1, 1948

by Doug Stillinger (Editor)
3.7 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
The Solar Car Book is full of illuminating solar science facts and comes with everything you need to build a cool solar-powered racecar: wheels, axles, motors, wires and a genuine one-volt solar cell. No glue, no nails, no tape and (best of all) no batteries required. Build this car today and it will run forever, thanks to that big battery in the sky. This book includes rubber bands that contain Natural Rubber Latex which may cause allergic reactions.

Comes With: 6 pages of shrink plastic

• Create wonderful things • Be good • Have fun

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  1. Reading age
    8 years and up
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 4
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1.5 x 9 inches
  6. Publisher
    Klutz
  7. Publication date
    January 1, 1948
  8. ISBN-10
    1570546460
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1570546464
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The Solar Car Book delves into the history and science of both solar cars and solar power. But hotter than that are all the materials for youngsters to make sun-powered cars of their own, bound into the transparent cover of this spiralbound volume.

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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Klutz; Book and Access edition (January 1, 1948)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Spiral-bound ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1570546460
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1570546464
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.5 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars 25 ratings

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Customers find the solar car easy to assemble and say it runs well, making it a fun toy. They appreciate its educational value, with one customer noting it works well as a science project resource. Customers consider it good value for money.

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5 customers mention "Value for money"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the solar car to be good value for money, with one mentioning it was a hit with their class.

"This is a good little item. We put it together and it worked like a charm...." Read more

"...It was easy to build and the docs was nicely done, in was together without any hassle and as soon as the sunshine came out, it was running." Read more

"Good product, my 14 year son enjoyed building it, and understood about solar energy and how it works. Easy to build, comes with all the parts." Read more

"I gave the to a friend that teaches 6th grade and they are a hit with the class!" Read more

3 customers mention "Ease of assembly"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the solar car easy to assemble.

"...It was easy to build and the docs was nicely done, in was together without any hassle and as soon as the sunshine came out, it was running." Read more

"...The car is easy to assemble and runs well. There are explanations and diagrams in the accompanying book. Well worth the money." Read more

"...Easy to build, comes with all the parts." Read more

3 customers mention "Educational value"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book educational, with one mentioning it serves as a resource for science projects.

"...with one stone: get a nice visual aid, as well as a science project required resource book...." Read more

"Learning with this toy... Great!" Read more

"Could be a great educational experience..." Read more

3 customers mention "Fun toy"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the solar car book to be a fun toy.

"Great price and nice book with a solar kit to make a model solar car using one of the composite pages for the chasis of the car...." Read more

"This is so much fun, and it is perfect for anyone as a great gift...." Read more

"Not a 'science-y' book, but fun toy, maybe..." Read more

3 customers mention "Runs well"3 positive0 negative

Customers report that the solar car runs well.

"...Runs slower than some other solar cars but runs nice and straight. Reverse the wires to have the car move in the opposite direction...." Read more

"This is a good little item. We put it together and it worked like a charm...." Read more

"...The car is easy to assemble and runs well. There are explanations and diagrams in the accompanying book. Well worth the money." Read more

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  • James Waring
    5.0 out of 5 stars Model Solar Car
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2012
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    Great price and nice book with a solar kit to make a model solar car using one of the composite pages for the chasis of the car. You can't angle the solar panel so it's best to play with the car during the midday. Runs slower than some other solar cars but runs nice and straight. Reverse the wires to have the car move in the opposite direction. This is the 3rd year I've ordered these cars for my technology class.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • coffinwife
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not a 'science-y' book, but fun toy, maybe
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2012
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    We bought this book and car kit thinking we'd kill two birds with one stone: get a nice visual aid, as well as a science project required resource book. The book itself is short, and relies so heavily on 'kid-speak' that was obviously written by an adult, that it is nearly unintelligible. We're going to have to go to the library to get his book source, because this isn't sufficient.

    The car looks like it has the potential to work. Outside on a winter New England day, at midday, the wheels would turn when the car is held int he air, but not quite enough to power the car forward when on the ground. But it definitely has potential.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Kendahl
    4.0 out of 5 stars Could be a great educational experience
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2009
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    This is a good little item. We put it together and it worked like a charm. I think to make it worth the price, your goal would need to be educating the youngesters about solar energy, etc. It's virtually a one time use item, although someone that didn't let their kids play with it might get more mileage out of it. I am happy with the purchase, but probably could have found a better way to spend my money...
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  • Robert Benjamin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2012
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    This is so much fun, and it is perfect for anyone as a great gift. If someone you know loves building models, or doing science projects, then this is the perfect thing to buy. It was easy to build and the docs was nicely done, in was together without any hassle and as soon as the sunshine came out, it was running.
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  • Lori Zoda
    1.0 out of 5 stars DID NOT WORK!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2011
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    I bought this for my daughter's science fair project which is due Nov. 14th! We put it together, following the directions and the trouble shooting when it wouldn't work...It still has NEVER worked!
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Teachermom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great little solar car
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2012
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    I bought this for my third grade daughter's science project on solar energy. The car is easy to assemble and runs well. There are explanations and diagrams in the accompanying book. Well worth the money.
    One person found this helpful
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  • RUBEN SALAS S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hoobie Projects
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2013
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    Good product, my 14 year son enjoyed building it, and understood about solar energy and how it works. Easy to build, comes with all the parts.
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  • G. Neveu
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2014
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    I gave the to a friend that teaches 6th grade and they are a hit with the class!
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  • Joanne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great kit that works!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2014
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    My kid used this kit for a grade 4 science fair project, but it would be a great rainy day project as well. Easy to build, age appropriate, safe. The price is reasonable, shipping is fast.
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  • amzlondon
    3.0 out of 5 stars works only in very sunny conditions
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2012
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    not impressed with this product. It is a cardboard board sheet with wheels, a solar panel and a motor. Works only in bright sunlight.
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