petroleum

Argues against beliefs that the world's oil supply is depleting and its consequences, discussing the amount of available oil, military control over oil supply, and alternative energy sources.

Describes the formation, discovery, drilling, transportation, and use of oil.

Presents clear, balanced, and thoughtful examination about fracking that is selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publication.

Explores the important role oil plays in United States and the world, explains what oil is, and describes how oil has affected history, politics, society, and the economy.

Describes how oil and gas are taken from deep underground and how they are made to serve our transportation, industry, and home needs.

Text and pictures explain how plastic is made from oil, the problems with this nearly indestructible material, and its future.

Photographs and text describe how petroleum is turned into gasoline and how it is distributed around the globe.

Provides information about the properties of oil, explains where oil comes from, and looks at different types of oils and their uses. Includes a glossary.

Explains how petroleum was formed; where and how it is found, extracted from the earth, and utilized; and its economic impact.

Describes various pieces of oil machinery used in the petroleum industry and discusses their uses.