Black Gold: The Story of Oil in Our Lives

by Albert Marrin

Hardcover, 2012

Library's review

This captivating book outlines the history of our relationship with and dependency on oil. A historical approach to a modern issue. Glossary, Index.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--People-Places-Environments, NCSS Standards Theme--Production-Distribution-Consumption, Contemporary Concerns, Reading Level-Middle (6-8)Reading Level-High (9-12), Reading Level-Middle (6-8), Reading Level-High (9-12)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Knopf Books for Young Readers (2012), Edition: 1st, 192 pages

Description

A history of the slick and foul-smelling substance that drives our existence and that becomes scarcer as our dependence on it grows.

Awards

The Best Children's Books of the Year (2013)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2013)
NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K–12 (2013)

Language

English

Original language

English

ISBN

0375866736 / 9780375866739

DDC/MDS

553.2

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