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How Oil Is Formed

by Kristen Rajczak Nelson
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Oil, also known as petroleum, is one of the most significant sources of energy in an energy-hungry world. Every day, more than 80 million barrels of oil are used in people's homes, businesses, and vehicles. This thorough book covers the important processes of this fossil fuel, from its origins and formation to its extraction and refining, aided by perfectly selected photographs. Readers will weigh in on the controversies surrounding oil's use as well as learn of its surprising applications, such as a medicine for ancient Egyptians and in materials that make our clothes.

  • Creators

  • Series

    From the Earth: How Resources Are Made

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    May 10, 2018

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781482447255

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.9
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 4

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2016

      Gr 4-7-While geologic resources may not be the first topic to spring to tween minds when considering exciting sciences, the extraction, refining, and uses of minerals and fossil fuels is made quite interesting in these volumes. Each book addresses a specific topic and enlivens it with charts, diagrams, and surprising facts. A few of the volumes mention that certain elements actually predated the formation of the earth, and others warn of the dangers of abandoned mines. The chemical and geologic processes that form the resources and those that humanity uses to process them are well explained and illustrated, enabling readers to grasp fairly difficult concepts. Each volume concludes with a "You Decide" section, laying out concerns regarding the topic.

      Copyright 2016 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.9
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:4

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