Fracking

From the Series Energy Evolutions

  • Interest Level: Grade 5 - Grade 9
  • Reading Level: Grade 7

Can fracking be a clean, green, and safe way to power our lives? Discover the answer to this critical question and find out how sustainability is being achieved through science as the energy industry evolves in its quest to find solutions to our energy crisis. In this inspiring science book readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the fracking industry could make it a powerful weapon in the fight to create a sustainable future.

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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 9
Reading Level Grade 7
Genre Science
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, STEM, STEM: Earth Science, STEM: Technology
Copyright 2022
Publisher Cheriton Children's Books
Imprint Cheriton Children's Books
Language English
Number of Pages 48
Publication Date 2022-01-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF037060, JNF051130, JNF037020
Dewey 622
Dimensions 7.25 x 9.25
Lexile 1120
ATOS Reading Level 7.8
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Glossary words bolded within text, Index, Reviewed, Sidebars, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Author: Robyn Hardyman

Robyn Hardyman has written hundreds of children's information books. Her wealth of information extends to just about every subject—from space and the human body to geography, history, science, and math.

Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!

Energy Evolutions

The energy industry is evolving—and fast. Find out why fossil fuels are being fast-tracked into history and how cleaner, greener, and science-smart energy is helping us build a sustainable future. This exciting and informative science series explores the harm fossil fuels have caused our View available downloads →

Reviews

School Library Journal

“An explanation of how each type of energy is produced is supported by photos of turbines, reactor piles, and other necessary equipment. . . . A recommended purchase to update collections.”