Fredericks, Carrie. 2007. Natural gas. Fueling the future. Detroit [Mich.]: Greenhaven Press. Discusses advantages and disadvantages of using natural gas as an energy supplier. Young Adult Non-Fiction.
Natural gas is a fossil fuel widely used for multiple energy needs. As consumption grows, supply diminishes, and environmental problems become more evident, some believe it is time to explore other energy sources. Others believe that finding new sources of natural gas is the answer. This book looks at a variety of issues in the use of natural gas as an energy source.
“Fredericks, Carrie, ed.: Natural Gas.” School Library Journal, vol. 53, no. 10, Oct. 2007, p. S68. Gale Academic OneFile Select, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A199462966/EAIM?u=nysl_oweb&sid=bookmark-EAIM&xid=c0d23ff7. Accessed 23 Dec. 2023.
Gr 9 Up–Up-to-date information on energy sources is vitally important as concerns grow about dwindling supplies. These volumes provide an introductory overview of each type of resource, followed by signed articles and essays that support or refute the dangers and environmental impact of that particular energy supply. Inviting page layouts with full-color photographs, charts, graphs, and/ or maps on nearly every page provide visual interest to the provocative texts.
From School Library Journal
Grade 9 Up–These books explore different forms of energy and offer readers insight into how energy is created. All four have the same introduction and follow a similar format, beginning with the history of each energy source, its controversial environmental impacts, and whether each one can meet America’s growing energy demands. Signed articles and essays either support or refute the danger of these energies and their environmental impacts. In addition to supporting the sciences, these titles can also be used for quick information about significant events, such as the Three Mile Island accident in Nuclear Power. These current and relevant volumes include charts and full-color photographs and fast facts. The global demand and outlook of energy sources are constantly changing, and these well-done offerings are solid starting points for those looking to update or augment their collections.
— Michael Giller, South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville
Review
Review: Natural Gas “These volumes provide an introductory overview of each type of resource, followed by signed articles and essays that support or refute the dangers and environmental impact of that particular energy supply. Inviting page layouts with full-color photographs, charts, graphs, and/or maps on nearly every page provide visual interest to the provocative texts.”
–Curriculum Connections, Fall 2007
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