I Fuel - by Kelly Rice Schmitt (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Wham! Whirr! Whoosh! Drillers bore into rock, and oil gushes out. See where fuel comes from and how we use it, and check out sources of renewable energy. A fun and fact-filled look at fuel!"--

Book Synopsis

We're mighty fuel--ready to power the world!

From lightbulbs and stoves to cars and planes, many things around us need fuel to work. Where does that fuel come from?

Follow oil on its journey from the time of the dinosaurs to the bottom of the ocean floor, through drilling machines and oil refineries, and right into our homes and vehicles. Discover oil's power and problems, and find out how the sun, wind, and water are providing cleaner forms of energy. Engaging text, bright illustrations, and approachable science explore why fuel matters, how it got here, and where it's going next.

A fun and fact-filled look at fuel from the team that created I Ship!

Review Quotes

"The illustrations are colorful and accurately identify the journey of fuel overtime for young readers. Vehicle lovers will enjoy this behind the scenes look at the fuel that powers their favorite machines! Reviewer Rating: 5"--Children's Literature

-- (9/30/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"Schmitt uses simple language to describe, step by step, how fossil fuels are formed, extracted, refined, and put to use in the production of both energy and various chemical and plastic goods."--Booklist

-- (8/28/2024 12:00:00 AM)