This book is packed with stunning colour photographs and diagrams. Together with a detailed and expertly written text, it provides an accurate, comprehensive account of the topic of the Earth's Resources for key stage 3 students. Main text is supported by a series of fact files which provide information at a glance: history file, future file, test and fact files. Topics covered include: * What are resources? * Mining and quarrying * Stone, cement and concrete * Industrial metals and precious metals * Jewels, gems and crystals * Oil, gas and coal * Renewable energy sources * Wood and other bio-resources * How long will the Earth's resources last?