"Natural gas and oil can be extracted from shale in a method called fracking. But at what cost? While some people are in favor of this kind of fossil fuel extraction, others are quick to point out how badly it can harm the environment. Readers learn what fracking is, as well as how it can pollute water and hurt wildlife. Fact-filled text is paired with vivid photographs and a graphic organizer to make this real-world issue accessible to a young audience"--.