Black Gold

Black Gold is an informational explanation.  The text explains where oil comes from and how it is found, extracted, and refined.  The politics of oil and our options for energy alternatives are discussed. The book concludes with a feature on planning and writing an informational explanation.

A contents, clear headings and subheadings, and an edgy, contemporary design facilitate navigation.  The text is supported by fact boxes, graphs, diagrams, and charts.  Inset boxes encourage readers to notice visual features, to engage in critical thinking, to activate reading strategies, and to clarify vocabulary.  Boxes also highlight issues and prompt personal response. An index is provided.

Terminology is defined in context and in the glossary.

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