What's Fracking?
The practice of hydraulic fracturing has become a prominent issue as countries such as the United States strive for energy independence. What is fracking, and why is it such a controversial topic? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more through balanced text that presents multiple viewpoints about fracking. Fact boxes and graphic organizers provide additional information, and full-color photographs help readers better understand how fracking works and its effects on the environment. As readers explore this current events issue, they're also introduced to important information about natural resources, fossil fuels, and alternative energy sources.
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What's Fracking?
The practice of hydraulic fracturing has become a prominent issue as countries such as the United States strive for energy independence. What is fracking, and why is it such a controversial topic? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more through balanced text that presents multiple viewpoints about fracking. Fact boxes and graphic organizers provide additional information, and full-color photographs help readers better understand how fracking works and its effects on the environment. As readers explore this current events issue, they're also introduced to important information about natural resources, fossil fuels, and alternative energy sources.
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What's Fracking?

What's Fracking?

by David Anthony
What's Fracking?

What's Fracking?

by David Anthony

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Overview

The practice of hydraulic fracturing has become a prominent issue as countries such as the United States strive for energy independence. What is fracking, and why is it such a controversial topic? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more through balanced text that presents multiple viewpoints about fracking. Fact boxes and graphic organizers provide additional information, and full-color photographs help readers better understand how fracking works and its effects on the environment. As readers explore this current events issue, they're also introduced to important information about natural resources, fossil fuels, and alternative energy sources.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781534532175
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 12/30/2019
Series: What's the Issue? Series
Pages: 24
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

The Search for Energy Sources 4

Energy Independence 6

How Fracking Works 8

Popular Places for Fracking 10

The Benefits of Fracking 12

Problems with Pollution 14

The Fracking Debate 16

Alternative Energy Sources 18

The Future of Energy 20

Glossary 22

For More Information 23

Index 24

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