Source to resource

"...shows how methods of growing, using, and delivering food--one of the most vital resources to humans--have developed and changed throughout time..."--Provided by publisher.

"From the sun's powerful rays to the national power grid ... [this book follows] the journey of sunlight from source to resource ... [Also explores] other ways of generating electricity too, and consider[s] each one's advantages and disadvantages"--Back cover.

"...shows how methods of growing, using, and delivering food--one of the most vital resources to humans--have developed and changed throughout time..."--Provided by publisher.

Presents the origins of oil and its first use in industry, and learn how it is found, mined, and processed into many different products that are used all over the world.

"Most of us eat three full meals a day, but where does the food that reaches our plates, stocks our fridges, and fills the supermarket shelves come from? This informative book shows how methods of growing, using, and delivering food--one of the most vital resources to humans--have developed and changed throughout time. Find out about the history of food production and present-day methods of farming. Learn about food delivery, the processes used to preserve and store food to make it last longer, how different foods are prepared, and food safety. Case studies encourage discussion of the ethics and worldwide impact of the production, distribution, and consumption of this global resource."--.

"From the sun's powerful rays to the national power grid ... [this book follows] the journey of sunlight from source to resource ... [Also explores] other ways of generating electricity too, and consider[s] each one's advantages and disadvantages"--Back cover.