What if we run out of fossil fuels? /

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by Miller, Kimberly M.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: High interest books Published by : Children's Press, (New York :) Physical details: 48 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm. Subject(s): Fossil fuels. | Power resources. | Renewable energy sources. Year : 2002 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 44) and index.

What are fossil fuels? -- Fueling our world -- Poisoned planet -- What can be done? -- You've got the answer.

Examines mankind's dependence on fossil fuels through scenarios that describe life without such items as oil heaters and gasoline powered cars, and describes alternative energy sources and other ways to prepare for this possible future.