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Author
Publisher
The University of Utah Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This book presents an overview of where we stand on the planet and where we might go in pursuit of energy as fossil fuels are abandoned. Presenting data derived from many government; industry; and academic sources, the book illuminates limitations and problems with various energy sources, most notably with now-untenable reliance on fossil fuels, and shows that internationally, different answers are proving viable for different social and environmental...
Author
Series
Publisher
The Blue Sky Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
NC 860L
Language
English
Description
"It's time to learn about the role of carbon and fossil fuels on planet Earth! As much as our news is packed with articles about the importance of fossil fuels to the world economy and the global warming caused by increased carbon emissions, few people understand what is happening. Now Bang and Chisholm present a clear, concise explanation of the fossil-fuel energy cycle that began with the sun and now runs most of the manufacturing, transportation,...
16) Fossil fuels
Series
Issues in society volume 358
Publisher
Spinney Press
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
17) Fossilfuels
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces fossil fuels, describing where and how they are found, refined, and used for energy. Includes one simple experiment.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
Description
Examines mankind's dependence on fossil fuels through scenarios that describe life without such items as oil heaters and gasoline powered cars, and describes alternative energy sources and other ways to prepare for this possible future.
