FAUST, Daniel R. . Energy Crisis: The Future of Fossil Fuels ISBN 978-1-4042-4231-9 ; ISBN 978-1-4042-4598-3 . LC 2007049957. FAUST, Daniel R. . Global Warming: Greenhouse Gases and the Ozone Layer diags. ISBN 978-1-4042-4260-9 ; ISBN 978-1-4240-4599-0 . LC 2007049817. FAUST, Daniel R. . Sinister Sludge: Oil Spills and the Environment map. ISBN 978-1-4042-4230-2 ; ISBN 978-1-4042-4597-6 . LC 2007049699. NELSON, John . Collision Course: Asteroids and Earth ISBN 978-1-4042-4228-9 ; ISBN 978-1-4042-4595-2 . LC 2007049630. NELSON, John . Polar Ice Caps in Danger: Expedition to Antarctica map. ISBN 978-1-4042-4227-2 ; ISBN 978-1-4042-4594-5 . LC 2007049649. ea vol: 24p. (Jr. Graphic Environmental Dangers Series). illus. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Rosen/PowerKids Pr. Nov. 2008. PLB $23.95; pap. $9. Gr 4-7 These titles in graphic-novel format set up alarming scenarios based on an environmental issue and then characters take the time to explain various aspects of the emergency before dealing with it. For example, volunteers on the way to clean up the sinister sludge of an oil spill stop to listen to a scientists illustrated explanation of petroleum formation, and teens at the beach quote a school lecture about ozone depletion to explain the need for sunscreen. The series includes two dramatic topics not covered elsewhere: asteroid collision and colonization of other planets. The former ends with hypothetical responses, while the latter concludes with standard ideas of improving Earths environment instead of planning to populate space. Dark illustrations in small panels are usually as static as the text, although depictions of asteroid destruction pack a punch.