Oil (True Books: Natural Resources)
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (682 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0516223437 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Christin Ditchfield is the author of several nonfiction books for children
These titles in the new True Books--Natural Resources series define what natural resources are, where they're found, and how they're used. 2-5. Gillian EngbergCopyright © American Library Association. As with other True Books, these are simply written, informative, and well organized for basic report research. Interesting facts on how much water is required for simple tasks such as brushing teeth and flushing toilets rounds out the title. Oil describes how the crude substance is formed, located, drilled, processed, and made into products for human consumption. All rights reserved. A final chapter looks at the environmental effects of using fossil fuels, including a too-brief mention of oil spills, and a map shows where cru
Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.