fuel

"Energy is a very important topic in today's world. It's an essential science concept as well as a major part of current events as fuel prices fluctuate and climate change continues to be a major concern. Readers are able to go beyond the basics in this . . . look at energy and fuel"--Provided by publisher.

"Coal, oil, and natural gas supply the vast majority of the energy that we use in modern life, whether that means generating electricity for lights and computers or fueling the engines that power our cars, buses, and airplanes. Readers will learn how these ancient fuels formed, as well as how human beings extract them from the ground for our use. They'll also learn about the downsides of fossil fuels, such as their limited supply and the environmental damage that burning them produces"--Amazon.

Describes the history, features, and future of top fuel dragsters.

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the history, features, and future of muscle cars.

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the history, features, and future of funny cars.

"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"--Provided by the publisher.

An explanation of chemical energy and what it's used for.

A basic introduction to rockets, focusing on the history of rockets, the important parts of a rocket, the ways rockets have been used for space exploration, and improvements to rocket designs.

Discover the history, design, and features of the dragsters.

Learn about how algae biofuel technology is developed, its risks and rewards, and whether or not these plants will solve our energy challenges.