Fueling Curiosity: The ABCs of Refining

What happens to crude oil after it comes out of the ground? How do refineries turn it into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and hundreds of other products we rely on every day? Fueling Curiosity: The ABCs of Refining introduces readers to the fascinating world of petroleum refining through clear explanations, approachable language, and engaging illustrations. From A is for Acid to Z is for Zeolite, each letter explores a real concept used in modern refineries, helping demystify an industry that quietly powers everyday life. Designed for children, families, educators, and curious adults, this book balances friendly storytelling with real engineering principles. A special “Beyond the ABCs” section dives deeper for parents and educators, explaining how refinery decisions involve tradeoffs between cost, efficiency, and production. Whether you’re reading aloud, exploring STEM topics, or simply wondering how fuel gets from the earth to your engine, this book offers a thoughtful and accurate window into one of the most complex industrial systems in the world. Because understanding how things work is the first step toward building what comes next.
ASIN: B0GP1XS7KW
VSKU: BVV.B0GP1XS7KW.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Bloomquist, Taylor
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.