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Description
This book explores the way hydraulic fracturing, or "hydrofracking," is used to harvest natural gas and how it has shaped our nation today.
Quick Summary
Get ready to crack the surface of America's energy revolution with a punchy, kid-friendly guide that reads like a mystery quest. Kids will love the behind-the-scenes look at how machines bore deep into the earth, the surprising facts about natural-gas bubbles, and the hands-on experiments that let them feel like real engineers. If your kid likes the page-turning curiosity of "The Magic School Bus" meets the real-world science of "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," they'll be thrilled by this fast-paced, fact-filled journey. Ideal for middle-grade readers in grades 4 through 8, especially those who love science, history, or any story that shows how a single idea can power a nation.