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How Harmful are Fossil Fuels? (Earth Debates)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title How Harmful are Fossil Fuels? (Earth Debates)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Catherine Chambers
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:48
Category/GenreManagement of land and natural resources
ISBN/Barcode 9781484610022
ClassificationsDewey:553.2
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Capstone Press
Imprint Capstone Press
Publication Date 1 January 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

Is burning coal still harmful today? What is fracking? What do we do when fossil fuels run out? This book looks at the potentially harmful implications on the state of our planet from the use of fossil fuels, discussing in depth the various techniques of fossil fuel extraction such as longwall mining for coal, the major effects of oil leaks and spills on the ocean and the reason for the heated debate about fracking. The book also looks at alternative energy sources such as biofuels, hydroelectric power and even a new type of rocket fuel.

Author Biography

Catherine Chambers was born in Adelaide, Australia, and was brought up in the UK. She has written about 120 books for children and young adults on all kinds of subjects, including history, biographies, science and the arts.

Reviews

...well-captioned photographs and diagrams support the text, as do sidebars. Each volume concludes with interesting "Places to Visit" for those who wish to study further.-- "School Library Connection" Frequent sidebars throughout offering closer examinations of particular issues, eyewitness or expert commentary, profiles of scientists, and "Hero or Villain?" counterpoints join well-chosen photos and other illustrations. Readers studying climate change, pollution, natural catastrophes and related subjects will find these studies low on definitive answers, but rich in points to ponder.-- "School Library Journal"