oil spills

Chronicles the April 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, providing an overview of the spill's execpted effects and what people are doing to help clean up the oil.

"Early readers will learn about the science behind the Deepwater Horizon disaster through carefully leveled text and photo illustrations. Includes glossary and index"--Provided by publisher.

An oil spill in the ocean means destruction for both animals and their habitats-and lots of work for Seaside Sanctuary, where Elsa Roth's parents work. When pelicans are gravely hurt in the spill and brought into the sanctuary, Elsa and her friends are given important roles in caring for the birds. But the animals can't be released until their habitat is clean-and the company responsible for the spill doesn't seem interested in stepping up. Can Elsa and her friends spearhead the cleanup and save the pelicans?.

On Prince William Sound in Alaska, Denny rescues a baby seal hurt by an oil spill and watches it recover at a nearby animal hospital.

Discusses the science behind oil spills, and examines the causes and impacts of spills.

Discusses oil spills and the effect they have on the environment, and how these environmental changes affect various animals.

Photographs, maps, time lines, and easy-to-follow text describe the events surrounding the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill.

Photographs, maps, time lines, and easy-to-follow text describe the events surrounding the 2010 British Petroleum oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

"Oil has changed the world. This resource is arguably the foundation of modern civilization. Oil, however, is not a clean energy source. Using oil creates pollution. Getting oil from the ground can also harm the environment. Learn more about these issues in Oil Crisis, a Global Issues book"--Back cover.

An introduction to oil spills that describes the negative effects of spills caused by ships, drilling, and underwater pipelines on the surrounding environment, and also explains how to clean up and prevent oil related disasters. Presented in graphic form.