The story behind oil / Heidi Moore.

Author/creator Moore, Heidi, 1976-
Format Book
Publication InfoChicago, Ill : Heinemann Library, ©2009.
Description32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 27 cm.
Subjects

Portion of title Oil
SeriesTrue stories
True stories (Heinemann Library (Firm)) ^A1016612
Contents Oil from the Earth -- Energy trapped underground -- Discovery and early use -- The oil age -- Age of the automobile -- The problem with petroleum -- The future of oil.
Abstract Introduces the topic of oil, discussing its early discovery, the impact that the invention of the automobile had on its demand, the problem of pollution, and the prospects of a reduction in world supplies.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2008043352
ISBN9781432923426 (hc)
ISBN1432923420 (hc)

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 553.2 M7837S ✔ Available Place Hold