Food, paper, water, fuel―everything we use in our everyday lives started out as a natural resource. Some natural resources are limitless, like the sun. However, others, like oil. are running out fast. What are the alternatives and what can we do to protect our natural resources? How was fossil fuel formed and how can we use the sun, water, and wind to generate energy instead? A must-have book for both home and school and for those who prefer fact to fiction. Packed with awesome photographs, easy-to-understand diagrams, and simple experiments to try, readers will learn all about Earth's natural resources.

Includes index.

Earth's natural resources -- Nonrewable resources -- Renewable resources -- Conservation: what can you do?.