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Solar Pool Covers For Your Home

How Do They Work?

These pool covers have two features that allow to work efficiently. First, they absorb the sun's heat and rays with a network of air pockets. These pockets appear to be very similar to the bubble wrap you use for protecting valuable items when moving. The air and plastic bubbles absorb heat from the sun and then transfer it into the water through an efficient bottom layer.

The bottom layer also performs the second function of cover. This layer acts as sort of a one-way street, allowing heat from the outside, while trapping the heat that is in the water. This is done with a space-age, UV-resistant material. This way the heat that is already in your water does not escape.

Can They Save Me Money?

Yes, solar pool covers can save you money. They can do this in a couple ways. Most importantly they lower the use of electricity or gas to heat the water. By trapping the heat already in the water and adding heat to the water when the sun shines, the cover reduces the work that the existing heater has to do.

They also prevent water evaporation. This means you'll have to add water to the pool less often, saving money off your water bill and conserving our most precious natural resource.

What Time Of Year Are They Used?

Generally they are used just about anytime the sun shines. They are best in climates that experience abundant sunshine, but have cool temperatures in the spring and fall. In these climates, the cover can extend the swimming season by weeks and even months.

Are They Expensive?

In short, no, they are not expensive. For a typical 12'x24' underground pool, the cover itself will cost around $300-$500. This is slightly more than a comparable plastic pool cover. But remember you'll be saving money on your power and water bill as well. Typically a solar cover will pay for itself in just a few seasons.

Are They Hard To Use?

These covers roll in and out in the same fashion as the old fashioned plastic covers. The solar cover is slightly thicker than the old version, so the reel that is used to roll them up may need to be slightly larger. Every other aspect of the cover is the same as a normal pool cover.

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Exploring the Solar System $3.95 Exploring the Solar System Young Space Colorists will learn fascinating facts about the solar system as they enjoy 44 dramatic Space Age illustrations, including images of an asteroid, a spacecraft observing the landscape of Mars, representations of all the planets, and much more. Descriptive captions accompany illustrations. Book Features: Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 48 pages Publisher: Dover Publications Language: English Book Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches

Our Amazing Solar System $19.95 The Grand Tour Featuring the amazing picture and sound quality that only DVD can offer, this fully-narrated video reveals new worlds beyond our imagination. This is the epic adventure, as never before presented, a captivating program featuring the latest and best visuals from the golden age of space exploration. An Epic Adventure With supercomputer visualizations, you will soar over the volcano-scarred landscape of Venus and journey to the Grand Canyon of Mars. Experience the eerie majesty of the giant outer planets and their amazing moons, unique gems in this wondrous solar system we call home. From comets to solar flares, from the scorched surface of Mercury to the frozen outer worlds of Neptune and Triton, this is the complete video saga of our amazing solar system. Special Features: Incredible Digital Picture and Sound Interactive Menus Chapter Search Bonus Video - On Robot Wings - flying by the planets! Screen Saver for your PC or Mac computer Internet Resources DVD 90 minutes. Color. Stereo. Recommended for ages 8 and older

Hubble Space Telescope Pocket Guide - Autographed by Story Musgrave $20 Hubble Space Telescope Pocket Guide - Autographed by Story Musgrave The Hubble Telescope's tasks has been listed as: Explore the solar system Measure the age and size of the universe Search for our cosmic roots Chart the evolution of the universe Unlock the mysteries of galaxies, stars, planets, and life itself From its unique vantage point 600 kilometers above the surface of the Earth, the Hubble Space Telescope looks out into space to capture dazzling images from distant stars which would be impossible to obtain from the ground. The Hubble Space Telecope is mankind's eyes on the universe.The dazzling vistas that the Hubble Space Telescope has recorded since its launch in 1990 are presented, along with the explanations of what exactly Hubble has seen during it's years in orbit. It tells the complete Hubble story - from the program's shaky start to the extraordinary success that followed, inspiring bigger and better successors in the years to follow. Line drawings of its hardware offer a supplementary understanding of Hubble's technological development. Features: Paperback: 96 pages Publisher: Collector's Guide Publishing Inc (September 1, 2006) Language: English Book Dimensions: 6.7 x 3.9 x 0.5 inches

The Space-Age Solar System $184.18 No Synopsis Available

Solar System Light Up Mobile $49.95 Solar system light at The Space Store. We specialize in solar system mobiles and globes. By Uncle Milton.

Inflatable Solar System $49.95 Inflatable solar system at The Space Store. We have a galaxy of space toys for your young astronauts 4 and up.

Solar System / Planets Jupiter Moons / Rosette Nebula Space Poster 36X24 $12.95 Solar System / Planets Jupiter Moons / Rosette Nebula Space Poster 36X24 This solar-system montage of the nine planets and 4 large moons of Jupiter in our solar system are set against a false-color view of the Rosette Nebula. The light emitted from the Rosette Nebula results from the presence of hydrogen (red), oxygen (green) and sulfur (blue). Most of the planetary images in this montage were obtained by NASA's planetary missions, which have dramatically changed our understanding of the solar system in the past 30 years. The following lists the mission and link for additional information on each object and image.

Solar System Panoramic Chart $13.95 Perfect poster of the solar system for the classroom or childs bedroom! Shop online now!

Food in Space - DVD $15.95 Food in Space DVD at The Space Store. We have an outstanding collection of DVDs about the Solar System.

You Are Here 3D Solar System Bookmark $4.95 Solar System Bookmark at The Space Store. This bookmark is a 3-D Hologram and dazzles the eyes.TOS

Solar System Horizontal Chart $19.95 Solar System Horizontal Chart Tour the nine planets with our 37.5 by 27 inch Solar System chart. Attractive and educational, this poster is very popular for classrooms and children's bedroom walls.Size: 27" x 37.5"

Solar System Playball - 7 Inches $9.95 Solar System Bounce Ball at The Space Store. Low prices, award winning customer service and prompt shipping.

Ambassadors from Eart h - AUTOGRAPHED by Author Jay Gallentine $40 Ambassadors from Earth: Pioneering Explorations with Unmanned Spacecraft AUTOGRAPHED by Author Jay Gallentine 2009 Emme Award Winning Book for Astronautical Literature Rewind to the 1950s and ponder: was America?s first satellite really built by a college student? How did a small band of underappreciated Russian engineers get pictures of the moon?s far side?using stolen American film? As the 1960s progressed, consider: how the heck did people learn to steer a spacecraft using nothing but gravity? And just how were humans able to goose a spaceship through a thirty-year journey to the literal edge of our solar system? Ambassadors from Earth relates the story of the first unmanned space probes and planetary explorers?from the Sputnik and Explorer satellites launched in the late 1950s to the thrilling interstellar Voyager missions of the '70s?that yielded some of the most celebrated successes and spectacular failures of the space age. Keep in mind that our first mad scrambles to reach orbit, the moon, and the planets were littered with enough histrionics and cliffhanging turmoil to rival the most far-out sci-fi film. Utilizing original interviews with key players, bolstered by never-before-seen photographs, journal excerpts, and primary source documents, Jay Gallentine delivers a quirky and unforgettable look at the lives and legacy of the Americans and Soviets who conceived, built, and guided those unmanned missions to the planets and beyond. Of special note is his in-depth interview with James Van Allen, the discoverer of the rings of planetary radiation that now bear his name. Ambassadors from Earth is an engaging bumper-car ride through a fog of head-banging uncertainty, bleeding-edge technology, personality clashes, organizational frustrations, brutal schedules, and the occasional bright spot. Confessed one participant, ?We were making it up as we went along" Book Details: Hardcover: 544 pages Publisher: Univ of Nebraska Pr (November 1, 2009 Language: English

Solar System Vertical Chart $19.95 Solar System Vertical Chart This Solar System chart is illustrated with a variety of NASA images, photographs, and loads of thought provoking information about the planetary neighborhood in which we live.size: 24 by 36 inch Size: 24" x 36"

Solar System Ruler $1.95 Too cool for school. This is a unique, expanded-size Solar System Ruler featuring high-quality images of the planets and fast facts on each.

Creating Space $30.95 Creating Space The Story of the Space Age Told Through ModelsThe Heavens - and trying to get there - have always intrigued man, and have been included in our artwork throughout all of history. In recent years they have been the subject of countless books, articles, radio and television shows and films, and have more and more featured the practical method of achieving these dreams - Spaceships. Creating Space takes us on a journey through the history of the space age, up to the present and beyond. From the advent of the "space race" with the V-2 rocket of World War II to the International Space Station and the future, a complete and detailed chronicling of vehicles is given, side by side with pictures and details of models that depict the multitude of aircraft and spacecraft developed throughout the world.In addition, extensive appendices provide details of all of the space-related models ever made and the many manufacturers and distributors who have supplied them - all in the words of an experienced professional insider. Mat Irvine worked in the BBC Visual Effects Department for 20 years, contributing to many projects including Doctor Who, Blake's 7, Edge of Darkness, the various NASA flights, and many science and space-oriented documentaries and programs. Creating Space is presented in 12 chapters which logically group together the history, the vehicles and the models into logical and meaningful categories. This book will be equally valuable to space enthusiasts, modellers, and space historians.

Deep Space, Pocket Space Guide $9.95 Deep Space The third in the Apogee Pocket Space Guide © series delves into deep space and is a look at all of the spacecraft that have ventured beyond the inner solar system to the outer gas giant planets and beyond. Read about Pioneer 10 & 11, Voyager 1 & 2, Galileo, Cassini, NEAR, Deep Space One and the ESA Huygens probe to Titan. Flight data and images for all of the unmanned deep space probes, including Cassini, Deep Space One, Galileo, Huygens, NEAR, Pioneer 10 and 11, Stardust, and Voyager 1 and 2, are featured in this examination of astronomers' attempts to understand the outer reaches of the universe. Features and Reviews This should be on all school's book lists. This is the second book that my children have read from this series and has proved invaluable for their school projects. Even their teacher wants a copy! Informative, easy to read without being childish - fantastic! - H.S. Markham The most fascinating thing about this book and, indeed, this series of books from Apogee, is there access to NASA's records. Deep space is an endlessly interesting subject; and this particular book is quite well done. Whitfield knew what to put in and what to leave out in order to maintain the flow. - F. Sandercombe Paperback: 96 pages Publisher: Collector's Guide Publishing Inc (March 1, 2006) Language: English Book Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.3 inches

Solar System Sticker Book $1.5 Add visual excitement to homework assignments and other flat surfaces with accurate illustrations of all the planets in the solar system ? as well as moons, asteroids, and a comet. 18 full-color stickers with identification captions.

Solar System Projectable Night Light $12.95 Solar System Projectable L.E.D. Night Light Our new Solar System Projectable Night Light is amazing!Just plug it in and set the full color solar system projected wherever you want and it will automatically come on at dusk and shut off at dawn! And best of all, it uses LED lighting - long life and no bulbs to replace! Projects a 3 foot solar system image on an 8' x 12' ceiling or wall Long Life LED - no bulbs to replace! Energy efficient and cool to the touch

The Solar System Puzzle by Ravensburger $11.95 The Solar System Puzzle by Ravensburger This 200 piece Solar System Puzzle by Ravensburger features the Sun and eight planets, as well as the Earth's moon. The completed puzzle is 14" x 19". This puzzle is for children of the ages 8 and up. The superiority of a Ravensburger puzzle is renowned. Be one of the millions to experience a whole new world of puzzling fun with Ravensburger quality products. Features: Completed Puzzle is 14" x 19" 200 high quality, precision cut pieces For Ages 8 and up

Solar System Mug $8.95 Solar System Mug Our newest mug dazzles, as one side features all 8 planets in vivid colors. The opposite side depicts the 8 planets in a gray scale color scheme, with the 8 planets named. Holds 12 ounces

Solar System Lunchbox $16.95 Solar System Lunchbox School lunches can now be more fun than ever with this great designed, high-quality Solar System lunch box. We have given special attention to make certain that the lunchboxes currently offered by Crocodile Creek do conform to the current U.S. & European Consumer Product Safety Standards as well as FDA recommendations. This lunchbox is child safe, with lead-free linings and are Phthalate and PVC free. Features: Ages 3 and up Lunch box is 10"w x 7.5"h x 3"d. Child Safe Handwash in warm water with mild soap and soft cloth No abrasives or heat

The Solar System Youth T-Shirt $14.95 The Solar System Youth T-Shirt Our newest youth t-shirt features a stunning array of the solar system. It features the Sun and all 8 planets. Each planet is labeled and this shirt glows in the dark as well! Printed on a quality 100% cotton t-shirt TOS "S 6/8"

Solar System Sticker Set $4.95 click image for larger view This solar system sticker set includes all 8 Planets and the Sun. The images are courtesy of NASA / JPL /Caltech /Soho and The Hubble Heritage Team: STScI / AURA / NASA from past planetary probes to provide an accurate appearance to each of the Planets. The inner planets Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars and outer planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are roughly in scale to each other within each grouping.There is factual information about each planet and the Sun on the back of the sheet.

Solar System Puzzle Ball by Ravensburger $79.95 Solar System Puzzle Ball The new Solar System Puzzle Ball by Ravensburger is truly out of this world! You can build all 8 planets and hang them around the sun! Solar System Puzzleball Set utilizes a remarkable new puzzle technology of curved plastic pieces that fit together to form perfect spheres. Assemble 8 puzzleballs, ranging from 96-piece 4¾" Jupiter and Saturn to 24-piece 2" Mercury and Mars. Kit comes with a cardboard sun, ball moon, fishing line, and hanging instructions. 38.5" x 29.5" poster and booklet about solar system included. No glue required! Features: Ages 9 and up Completed Size: 38.5" x 29.5" Includes Poster and Booklet about the Solar System When complete the puzzle forms a complete solar system mobile Strong and durable individually numbered plastic pieces Includes ceiling line for hanging Accurate representation of planet size and dimensions in relationship to mass of each planet

Crocodile Creek Solar System Backpack $24.95 Crocodile Creek Solar System Backpack Lugging school books can now be more fun than ever with this great designed, high-quality Solar System Backpack.This fabulous design not only includes the solar system on the outside back pouch, but the names of all the planets are printed all around the perimeter of the bag.This solar system backpack is made of high-quality polyester materials to keep active children organized and ready to go. This Backpack is 11.5" w x 14" h. Conforms to or exceeds U.S. and European safety standards. Features: A large, durable 12" x 14" inch main pouch Secondary Pouch is 9" x 9" Includes 2 side, mesh pouches Handwash

Voyager: An Adventure To The Edge Of The Solar System - Autographed $34.95 Voyager: An Adventure To The Edge Of The Solar System by Sally Ride. We have great selection of Sally Ride items.

Planets: A Solar System Sticker Book (Hardcover) $11.95 Planets: A Solar System Sticker Book (Hardcover) Planets: A Solar Syste Sticker Book is packed with fantastic facts and details, designed to make the solar system fun for young astronomers and anyone who gazes up at the night sky. It has 20 reusable stickers so you can create your own universe - again and again! Discover just how the solar system is made up. Book details Hardcover: 28 pages 20 Reusable Stickers Publisher: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books Language English

Solar System for Kids $17.95 Solar System for Kids This amazing DVD contains over one hour of video in a fun interactive format that kids of all ages will enjoy. Explore and learn about all the planets and their moons, asteroids, comets and more. Max and Blinker take you on a action-filled journey to the palnets!Kids and the whole family can explore interactive menus on each planet, take a 'virtual tour' or try the 'Name That Planet' game. As a special bonus, this DVD includes puzzles and games that you can play on your home computer! Features: Planets, Moons, Asteroids and More Fun, interactive Extras Bonus Computer Fun & Games

Backpack Organizer - Solar System Design $7.95 Backpack Organizer - Solar System Design NEW FOR 2011! A wonderful way to help kids get organized at school! Our new Solar System back pack organizer is perfect for school supplies, art supplies, cell phones or calculators. Bold, bright designs. High-quality, durable materials. Features: Heavy -duty zippers For ages 3-13. Back Pack Organizers are 9"H x 3.5"W x 2"D. Made of polyester and nylon

The Story of Astronomy and Space $10.95 The Story of Astronomy and Space by Louie Stowell and Peter AllenWhen you look up at the night sky, you?re not just seeing stars . . . the empty blackness of space is dotted with objects of all shapes and sizes, from gigantic fiery stars to tiny specs of dust.This book explores the mysteries of space and shares the secrets of astronomy ? the science that studies the skies. Features: 104 pages An introduction to the mysteries of space and the secrets of astronomy Packed with scientific facts about the solar system, comets, the Big Bang theory, telescopes, space exploration and much, much more Diagrams and amusing illustrations help make complex ideas easy and fun Includes star charts, a glossary and astronomy timeline, and internet links to recommended websites

See Inside Space (Hardcover) $12.95 See Inside Space (Hardcover) This is an Usborne flap book of truly astronomical proportions!See Inside Space is packed with facts and information about the stars, planets and the universe.It has double-page topics that show our solar system, the Milky Way, how scientists think the universe was created, and the latest space-travel technology.It also includes over 50 flaps reveal fascinating facts about the universe.An extra feature is that it includes a little book of star maps is tucked in a pocket at the back of the book.Includes internet links to websites with the latest space information, games and photos.Board Book, 16 pages. Written by Katie Daynes; illustrated by Peter Allen. Reading level: Ages 8-12 Hardcover: 16 pages Publisher: Usborne Books; Brdbk edition (January 2009) Language: English Book Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches

Into Space Oversize Playing Cards $7.5 Into Space Oversize Playing Cards Our Into Space oversize playing card decks have 52 cards with Juliette Borda's colorful illustrations of our solar system and galaxy.Rather than the traditional way of showing 6 clubs on the Six of Clubs card, cards are labeled and then illustrated with something from the theme of the deck: stars, planets, the Milky Way, and a galaxy. Sorry, no Pluto! Cards with the same number from all four suits share the same illustration. The back of the cards shows the planets in their orbits around the our sun. Use Into Space playing cards for all sorts of children's card games: Go Fish, Rummy, Hearts, War, Solitaire, Blackjack (good for addition practice!), and even Poker. Features: Playing cards measure 3" x 4-1/2" Printed with nontoxic ink on coated stock

Our Solar System Place Mat $3.95 Our Solar System Place Mat Beautifully-illustrated, educational placemat brings an added dimension to mealtime. Borders are filled facts, and information. Made of durable polypropylene and are PVC free, the 11" x 17" placemat easily wipes clean after every meal. Conforms to both U.S. and European safety standards. Ages 1

Solar System 3D Mobile Making Kit $32.95 Solar System toy Mobile, as seen in Architectural Digest. Build your own 29 1/2 inch glow in the dark solar system mobile using 3D kit. Includes full set of snap together planets, hanging frame and string, two strips of paint, two glow paints, and a paint brush.

DVD, Solar Journey: A Galactic Tour of the Milky Way & Beyond $19.95 Buy the DVD, Solar Journey: A Galactic Tour of the Milky Way & Beyond and other apparel at The Space Store. Great prices and excellent shipping!

Giant Foam Solar System Map Puzzle $42.95 This Giant Foam Solar System Map is a thick, easy-to-clean floor puzzle that makes a great play area anywhere. Buy now online.

Space (Insiders) (Hardcover) $16.95 Space (Insiders) (Hardcover) INSIDERS -- a visually groundbreaking, state-of-the-art nonfiction series that outshines Eyewitness and Discoveries. This stunning new series offers an inside look into twelve riveting subjects, beginning with Dinosaurs, Egypt, Oceans, and Space. Expertly written, each book will feature an arresting design, complete with dynamic, multi-layered CGI and 3-D model imagery that is complemented by fascinating, up-to-date information presented in a user-friendly format.With state-of-the-art illustrations that reveal the anatomy of a supernova; provide a glimpse of the inner workings of a comet; and probe the surface terrain of Mars, Space is a young explorer's guide to every aspect of the universe.AnnotationExamines the nature of outer space, our solar system, and our universe, including descriptions of the sun, moon, and planets, as well as constellations, nebulas and black holes. Book Details Reading level: Ages 9-12 Hardcover: 64 pages Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing (July 24, 2007) Language: English Book Dimensions: 10.5 x 9.7 x 0.5 inches

Essential Space Collection (2009) $15.95 Essential Space Collection (2009) Quite possible The Discovery Channel's most exciting and absorbing space programs to date. Travel to the explosive fireball Io, join researchers as they prepare for the 2018 mission to Mars and beyond, get a hands-on look at the first personal space vehicle that could jumpstart tourism into space and so much more in this special, otherworldly collection. 95 Worlds and Counting - Land on the explosive fireball Io, the frigid Triton and the potentially life-giving Europa in this episode that explores the solar systems most exotic real estate: moons. Once dismissed as trivial ice-balls, these celestial bodies may hold the key to life in space. Space Shuttle: Countdown to Comeback - In the wake of the space shuttle Columbia disaster, NASA scientists and engineers have been working to get America's space program back on track. Come onboard the July 2005 flight to return the shuttle to space as told by the people who lived through this historic 12-day mission. Black Sky: The Race for Space - Follow Burt Rutan, considered the man who reinvented the airplane, as he builds a personal space vehicle, SpaceShipOne. Witness Rutan's test flight into space as he races to win the X-Prize: $10 million awarded to build a spacecraft to jumpstart the space tourism industry. Base Camp Moon - Previous moon expeditions have provided scientists with astounding information and insights that have helped shape technological advancements in fields as diverse as biology, geology, astrophysics and chemistry. But there is more to be learned. Join top researchers as they prepare for the 2018 mission to establish a presence on Mars and beyond. Starship Orion: The Future of Space Travel - Behind-the-scenes exploration of NASA's premiere research facilities reveals the dynamic and often dramatic design process of Starship Orion. NASA's ambitious goal to build the safest, most reliable and re-usable space exploration system in history features a complex design process where every decision is critical and none is without consequence. Space Station Live: HD - View footage of the live feed from the International Space Station and get closer than ever to the ISS experience. Showcasing the technology and lives of the people working here, this program provides a fascinating update on what has been accomplished and what lies ahead for this orbiting science laboratory. Features: Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC Language: English Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Number of discs: 2 Studio: Discovery Channel DVD Release Date: March 16, 2010 Run Time: 264 minutes

Space Monkey Benders $19.95 Boldly going where no Monkey Bender has gone before! Just monkeying around in space! Give a new home to these three adorable monkey benders (who we've affectionately nicknamed Ham, George, and King Louie here at The Space Store). They come with space helmets and 'official' uniforms and live aboard a little space ship.Simply pop the hatch and let your Space Monkey Benders explore. Powerful magnets in the hands and feet let them hang on tight to the rocket ship or tether together for safe space walks. Monkey lovers will simply adore this new addition to their collections! Recommended Age 6 to adult Durable plastic coated wire Magnets in hands and feet Bend sculpt and pose into nearly any position imaginable

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