natural gas

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.

Discusses how deposits of oil and natural gas are formed, discovered, obtained, refined, and used, and in what ways these resources can be conserved.

Describes fossil fuels, including petroleum, natural gas, and coal, and discusses how they are created, extracted, and used in modern times.

Introduces students to natural gas, describing what it is and what role it plays in the world.

Authors debate whether the Alaska natural gas pipeline can be built and operated safely, whether natural gas will reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, and whether Alaska's natural gas pipeline will fail in severe weather conditions.

Discusses how deposits of oil and natural gas are formed, discovered, extracted, and used.

Examines natural gas, how it is used today, and how it may fit future energy needs.

Discusses the history, environmental impact, and future use of natural gas for energy, and includes a glossary, chronology, and further reading list.

Describes how oil and natural gas formed hundreds of millions of years ago; how they are drilled and transported; and how they are used for fuel, industry, and plastics; and discusses pollution and conservation.