Fossil Fuels: A Resource Our World Depends on

Which raw materials do we depend on in everyday life? What can we do to conserve them? This series studies Earth's natural resources, emphasizing the need for sustainable use, including current initiatives and actions readers can take. Each book features case studies from around the world, as well as maps, diagrams, charts, and photographs to answer the key questions: What is a natural resource? Where is it found? What is it used for? How do people find it? How do people process it? Will it ever run out?