Oil and Energy Alternatives

This book gives readers a balanced look at the issue of oil and energy alternatives and its surrounding arguments. Oil and Energy Alternatives covers topics including the rising cost of oil, the national and international politics of oil, and the defining factors of an oil crisis. Readers will become familiar with oil-related environmental issues, carbon-free energy, the pros and cons of alternative energy, and solutions for the future. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Sources for further research Table of contents The Essential Viewpoints series examines critical debates occurring today, including the legislation that has shaped the issue as well as the numerous sides of each argument. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Each book includes a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Viewpoints is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Grades 6-9.