Description
Fossil Fuels are one of Earth's most important resources. Humans have come to rely on them as a source of energy. What exactly are fossil fuels? How does our dependence on them harm the environment? What are alternate sources of energy and how do we reverse the damage we've already done? Endangered Energy answers these questions by engaging readers with lively text, graphic features and stunning photography. Readers will discover why fossil fuels matter to them and the part they play in protecting them.
About the Author
Rani Iyer loves to write about science, nature, and culture. She worked for her doctoral degree in remote rain forests all over Western Ghats, India. She has authored many scientific papers, online and print articles, and books for children.
Reviews
STARRED REVIEW! The colorful text is engaging, and features highlighted and defined keywords, photo illustrations, marginal insets, and a variety of interesting charts and graphs. Educators will approve of the Common Core connections and alignment with Next Generation Science Standards. Young readers will delight in the easy-to-use format of this series for their research needs. * School Library Connection *
The pictures, captions, and FACTS provide the reader with specific examples of environmental issues presented in each chapter. . . .I can imagine this series being used as a jumping off point for your students to begin thinking about the diversity and talking about the interconnectedness of the issues surrounding Earth's endangered resources. * NSTA Recommends *
These volumes point to the role humans have played in endangering Earth's resources. The information is presented in four chapters; each book's final chapter focuses on what government and individuals can do now before it's too late. . . .texts are accessible and supported by photos, diagrams, and related fact boxes. * Nonfiction Notes from the Horn Book *
...these issues are important, and even if these introductions are stronger on general concepts than specific facts, they should stimulate enough concern to fuel further inquiry. * School Library Journal *
Book Information
ISBN 9781474792486
Author Rani Iyer
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Raintree
Publisher Capstone Global Library Ltd
About the Author
Rani Iyer loves to write about science, nature, and culture. She worked for her doctoral degree in remote rain forests all over Western Ghats, India. She has authored many scientific papers, online and print articles, and books for children.
Reviews
STARRED REVIEW! The colorful text is engaging, and features highlighted and defined keywords, photo illustrations, marginal insets, and a variety of interesting charts and graphs. Educators will approve of the Common Core connections and alignment with Next Generation Science Standards. Young readers will delight in the easy-to-use format of this series for their research needs. * School Library Connection *
The pictures, captions, and FACTS provide the reader with specific examples of environmental issues presented in each chapter. . . .I can imagine this series being used as a jumping off point for your students to begin thinking about the diversity and talking about the interconnectedness of the issues surrounding Earth's endangered resources. * NSTA Recommends *
These volumes point to the role humans have played in endangering Earth's resources. The information is presented in four chapters; each book's final chapter focuses on what government and individuals can do now before it's too late. . . .texts are accessible and supported by photos, diagrams, and related fact boxes. * Nonfiction Notes from the Horn Book *
...these issues are important, and even if these introductions are stronger on general concepts than specific facts, they should stimulate enough concern to fuel further inquiry. * School Library Journal *
Book Information
ISBN 9781474792486
Author Rani Iyer
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Raintree
Publisher Capstone Global Library Ltd
