Bibliograph

Oil spill, Deepwater Horizon, by Meish Goldish

Type

Label

Oil spill, Deepwater Horizon, by Meish Goldish

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 5 to 8

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Oil spill

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

976036287

Responsibility statement

by Meish Goldish

Series statement

Eco-disasters

Sub title

Deepwater Horizon

Summary

On April 20, 2010, workers were drilling for oil on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico when a fire caused a huge explosion. Eleven workers tragically lost their lives. Unfortunately, that wasn't the only disaster. The explosion caused a huge oil leak in the Gulf that took months to stop. The consequences of the leak continue to affect the area to this day. Oil Spill: Deepwater Horizontraces the tragic story of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, the resulting oil leak, and the effects of the poisonous oil on ocean animals and coastal communities. Fascinating photos of the actual events, maps, and fact boxes enrich the compelling text. The personal and heart-breaking story will grip and inspire young readers

Table Of Contents

Fire! -- A second disaster -- Racing against time -- Win, many losses -- Saving eggs -- Bird baths -- Too late -- Collecting oil -- Making things worse -- Harm to workers -- Paying for damages -- Studying the effects -- Fixing the future -- Glossary -- Learn more online

Target audience

juvenile

Classification