How Does a Plant Become Oil? (Revised)

Description: What tiny sea plants decompose to form oil? How did ancient Egyptians use oil to preserve mummies? What are the dangers of using fossil fuels? This series explores the causes and effects that shape our world. From the underwater volcanoes that sprout into islands, to the rushing waterfalls that spark electric currents, this series demonstrates how both natural and man-made phenomena occur.

Review Quotes: Reluctant readers in the upper elementary grades should be shown this terrific series which captures students' attention with intriguing questions and bright, vivid photographs. Each chapter is covered in a double-paged spread with multi-colored backgrounds, text boxes, and captivating photographs. Graphs and diagrams are presented simply to help the reader understand the concepts. Vocabulary terms are in bold to alert the reader that their definitions are found in the glossary. Younger readers will enjoy having sections read aloud and all student researchers will find the information contained in each book useful for assigned projects and answering questions they have about the world around them. Bibliography. Websites. Index. Recommended--Catherine Trinkle, Media Specialist, Avon (Indiana) Community School Corporation Library Media Connection March/April 2010-- "Library Media Connection"