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Fueling Curiosity: The ABCs of Refining

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Availability:In StockContributor:Taylor BloomquistAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:3/3/2026Pages:38
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Fueling Curiosity PressISBN-13:9798234008206UPC:9798234008206Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Science & Nature, TechnologyBook Topic:Chemistry, How Things Work/Are MadeSize:8.50 x 5.50 x 0.10 inchesWeight:0.073Product ID:SC510V1JTK

What happens to crude oil after it comes out of the ground? How does it become the fuels and materials we use every day?

Fueling Curiosity: The ABCs of Refining is a STEM alphabet picture book that turns a complex industry into an approachable, kid friendly journey. From A is for Acid to Z is for Zeolite, each letter introduces a real term used in modern refineries and explains it with clear language and engaging illustrations.

Kids will discover how refineries:

- separate crude oil into different parts (distillation)

- clean fuels so they burn better (hydrotreating)

- blend products to meet quality requirements (gasoline and diesel blending)

- move fuel safely through real logistics (pipelines, barges, loading racks)

Made for children, families, and educators, this book supports read aloud story time, classroom STEM units, and how things work curiosity. A special Beyond the ABCs section is written for parents and teachers and adds deeper context, showing how real refining decisions balance safety, cost, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Learn more: FuelingCuriosity.com

Contact: hello@fuelingcuriosity.com

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Fueling Curiosity PressISBN-13:9798234008206UPC:9798234008206Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Science & Nature, TechnologyBook Topic:Chemistry, How Things Work/Are MadeSize:8.50 x 5.50 x 0.10 inchesWeight:0.073Product ID:SC510V1JTK
Bloomquist, Taylor: - With a background in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University and hands-on experience managing complex refinery operations, Taylor Bloomquist is passionate about making STEM concepts accessible. Taylor wrote Fueling Curiosity so families could finally understand the vital engineering and dedicated workforce that quietly power our modern world.
Publisher: Fueling Curiosity Press

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