Fracking
Natural gas can be found underground in more than two dozens states in the United States. While this clean-burning fossil fuel might be the answer to American dependence on overseas oil, the controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing is causing severe ecological harm. Concise explanations of fracking will introduce readers to one of the hottest political and environmental topics of our time. Detailed fact boxes offer additional information about both sides of the debate, while full-color photographs engage readers with the havoc being wreaked on animal and human habitats.
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Fracking
Natural gas can be found underground in more than two dozens states in the United States. While this clean-burning fossil fuel might be the answer to American dependence on overseas oil, the controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing is causing severe ecological harm. Concise explanations of fracking will introduce readers to one of the hottest political and environmental topics of our time. Detailed fact boxes offer additional information about both sides of the debate, while full-color photographs engage readers with the havoc being wreaked on animal and human habitats.
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Fracking

Fracking

by Ryan Nagelhout
Fracking

Fracking

by Ryan Nagelhout

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Overview

Natural gas can be found underground in more than two dozens states in the United States. While this clean-burning fossil fuel might be the answer to American dependence on overseas oil, the controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing is causing severe ecological harm. Concise explanations of fracking will introduce readers to one of the hottest political and environmental topics of our time. Detailed fact boxes offer additional information about both sides of the debate, while full-color photographs engage readers with the havoc being wreaked on animal and human habitats.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781433999192
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date: 01/01/2014
Series: Habitat Havoc
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 7.80(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Fuel of Life 4

What Is Fracking? 6

Fracking in America 8

The Dilemma 10

The Wastewater 12

The Freshwater 16

The Livestock 18

The Roads 22

Human Habitats 24

Fracking Around the World 26

The Future of Fracking 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

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