fossil fuels

An introduction to fossil fuels that explains how the world uses this limited natural resource and examines the positive and negative aspects of using fossil fuels as an energy resource.

An exploration of energy resources that focuses on fossil fuels, providing information about how they are mined and produced, discussing their uses, advantages, and disadvantages, and including photographs, illustrations, and diagrams.

Helps children understand the importance of fossil fuels, explaining what they are, how they are used, why it is so important to conserve them, and other related topics.

Explains what fossil fuels are and how they are used for energy, and discusses debates over their use, exploring arguments on each side.

Combines text with diagrams, maps, charts, and photographs to explore fossil fuels; discussing how they are processed, where they are available, and the environmental consequences of using them. Includes a glossary and a list of resources.

Defines fossil fuels, explains how it is made and used, and discusses benefits and potential problems of the energy source.

Presents a children's study of fossil fuels and describes some of the problems with fossil fuels and information on coal, oil, and natural gas.

Describes the history, early and modern technology, and advantages and disadvantages of using fossil fuels, and includes color photos and illustrations.

Introduces fossil fuels, describing where and how they are found, refined, and used for energy. Includes one simple experiment.

Provides information about various types of fossil fuels, including coal, oil, and natural gas, discusses the role of fossil fuels in the Industrial Revolution, and examines the impact of such energy sources on the environment.