petroleum

An introduction to fossil fuels as energy sources, covering how they were formed, the refining process, pros and cons, and fossil fuel use in the future.

Explore one of the key industries in the United States, energy production, in this title.

Oil has been produced in 31 states in the United States and in the waters off its coasts. Approximately 17 percent of U.S. oil is produced by offshore oil wells.

Combines computer graphics with actual footage to hypothesize what would happen if the world ran out of oil.

"Wham! Whirr! Whoosh! Drillers bore into rock, and oil gushes out. See where fuel comes from and how we use it, and check out sources of renewable energy. A fun and fact-filled look at fuel!"--Provided by publisher.

Describes where oil comes from, how it can be used to help the environment, and alternative methods of energy.

Provides information about oil and other petroleum products, explaining what they are and how they are used; discussing oil exploration, drilling, and refining; and looking at the problem of pollution and alternatives to oil as a fuel source.

Provides an overview of energy stored as oil and natural gas beneath the earth, as well as its origins, how it is extracted, and its uses.

Simple text and photos explore what coal, oil, and gas are, how they are found and used, who studies them, and why they must be conserved.

Provides information about oil and natural gas, explainingwhat they are, how they form, and where they are found; discussing oil exploration, drilling, and refining; and looking at the problem of pollution and alternatives to oil as a fuel source.