Product Overview
From Follett
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.;The world runs on energy -- Meet the fossil fuels -- The effects of fossil fuels -- Saving energy, saving Earth. "Discusses what fossil fuels are, their importance to humans and to the ecosystem, how humans are harming them, and what can be done to protect them"--Provided by publisher.
From the Publisher
Fossil Fuels are an important part of the Earth. Humans have come to rely on them as a source of energy. What exactly are fossil fuels? How does our dependence on them harm the environment? What are alternate sources of energy and how do we reverse the damage we've already done? Endangered Energy answers these questions by engaging readers with lively text, graphic features, and stunning photography. Readers will discover why fossil fuels matter to them and the part they play in protecting them.