The Spindletop Gusher is the iconic Texas oil story that begins the history of the worldwide dominance of fossil fuel as the energy source of choice. In easy-to-understand, detailed terms, Carmen Bredeson tells the story of Spindletop from discovery to today. Necessary reading for any young person who wants to understand the history and importance of oil and the way it changed the world, it includes information on alternative energy sources and our need to continue developing them.
The Spindletop Gusher is the iconic Texas oil story that begins the history of the worldwide dominance of fossil fuel as the energy source of choice. In easy-to-understand, detailed terms, Carmen Bredeson tells the story of Spindletop from discovery to today. Necessary reading for any young person who wants to understand the history and importance of oil and the way it changed the world, it includes information on alternative energy sources and our need to continue developing them.
The Spindletop Gusher: The Story of the Texas Oil Boom
64
The Spindletop Gusher: The Story of the Texas Oil Boom
64Paperback
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781933979663 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Bright Sky Press |
| Publication date: | 01/28/2011 |
| Pages: | 64 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d) |
| Age Range: | 9 - 12 Years |