The earth's resources - Steve Parker

This book is packed with stunning colour photographs and diagrams. Together with a detailed and expertly written text, it provides an accurate, comprehensive account of the topic of the Earth's Resources for key stage 3 students. Main text is supported by a series of fact files which provide information at a glance: history file, future file, test and fact files.

Topics covered include:

* What are resources?

* Mining and quarrying

* Stone, cement and concrete

* Industrial metals and precious metals

* Jewels, gems and crystals

* Oil, gas and coal

* Renewable energy sources

* Wood and other bio-resources

* How long will the Earth's resources last?

Steve Parker, ia an award-winning writer who worked for the Natural History Museum. He has written over 100 books, mostly for younger readers, on science, technology, machines and human biology. He regularly gives talks and workshops in schools and libraries.