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FINDING AND USING OIL
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| By: |
Andrew Solway |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£14.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0431040532 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780431040530 |
| Publisher: |
CAPSTONE GLOBAL LIBRARY LTD |
| Pub. date: |
26 September, 2008 |
| Series: |
Why Science Matters |
| Pages: |
56 |
| Description: |
Shows the relevance of science to our everyday lives, relating what is learnt in school to real-world examples familiar or accessible to readers. This work profiles real scientists and their research. It teaches students about the importance of science, its many applications, and the implications of scientific discovery for the world. |
| Synopsis: |
How much oil is there left on Earth? Can science replace the fossil fuels we use? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at school is important in every aspect of our everyday lives. Using case studies and investigations, the series describes the development of science and technologies that can improve our lives - or lead to new scientific challenges and controversies. In 'Finding and Using Oil', we find out science and technology help us find, refine and use the chemical also known as "black gold". We learn the importance of understanding the chemistry of hydrocarbons, how they can be separated into useful fuels, and how oil is the basis for plastics. And there's discussion of the world's oil reserves, their sustainability, and our continued reliance on oil as a fuel. |
| Illustrations: |
full colour illustrations |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |