Summary
Where does oil come from? What is 'Greek fire'? How does an oil pump work? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!
Contents
Oil from the EarthEnergy trapped underground
Discovery and early use
The oil age
Age of the automobile
The problem with petroleum
The future of oil.
Additional Information
Series | True stories (Heinemann Library (Firm)) |
Subjects |
Petroleum
-- Juvenile literature.
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Publisher | Chicago, Ill :Heinemann Library,2009 |
Other Titles | Oil |
Language |
English |
Description |
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 27 cm. |
Bibliography Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN | 9781432923426 (hc) 1432923420 (hc) |
Other | Classic View |