Look around to see what uses oil—cars, airplanes, boats, factories, and countless other machines. The world is dependent on oil as its main source of energy. Although oil is plentiful right now, the supply will eventually run out, and even worse, burning oil is very damaging to the environment. What alternatives can help us use less oil and how can we protect the environment? Read and find out!

TOP TEN NONFICTION SERIES: Booklist has named LRFO one of theten best nonfiction series for younger readers. OVER 100 LRFOTITLES IN PRINT! AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH: Americans are completelydependent on oil. We consume far more oil than any other country.The children that read this book will be the generation that beginsto see an even greater negative impact from the greenhouse effecton Earth. INCREASED VISIBILITY OF THE CONSEQUENCES FROM GLOBALWARMING: High profile books and documentaries and natural disasterssuch as Hurricane Katrina have raised awareness about globalwarming and the need for fuel efficient and alternative energy cars(that are easy on the environment and your wallet) has beenthrusted into the public’s consciousness as gas prices haveskyrocketed. GAS = $$$$$$: In June 2008, the average price of agallon of gas was over $4. In 2001, the average price of a gallonof gas was $1.68 when adjusted for inflation. OPEN NICHE FORCHILDREN: Though there are hundreds of books about gasolineconsumption, global warming, and the environment, but the vastmajority of them are for adults. This book explains how gasoline isrefined from oil, what it is used for, and how its overuse causecatastrophic damage to the environment.