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Black Gold
6-pack
ISBN: 9780790307978
Copyright Date: 2004
Grade Level:
4
Reading Level:
S
Strategy/Skill:
Comparing and contrasting, Using graphic sources, Visualizing
Genre:
Explanation, Report
Theme/Topic:
Change over Time, Earth Science
Classification:
Nonfiction
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Book Summary
Most of the world’s energy comes from crude oil. Finding and selling oil is one of the world’s biggest industries. This text examines how oil is formed, processed, and used and why this nonrenewable resource is such a precious commodity.
Features of the Book
- Dates – numeric and text form
- Historical photographs
- Visual information requiring interpretation – pie graph, map, diagram
- Comparisons
- Maps
Purpose
Black Gold can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills and understandings:
- analyzing cause and effect
- sequencing
- interpreting graphic information
- exploring types and uses of natural resources
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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