Fossil Fuels

By Jacqueline Laks Gorman

Did you know that more than 80 percent of the world's energy comes from fossil fuels, such as oil, gas, and coal? This book explains what fossil fuels are, how they are extracted and used, and the problems they cause. It also discusses the steps people can take to limit the negative effects of fossil fuels and to move toward renewable forms of energy.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433900874
• ISBN13: 9781433900877
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 12