oil spills

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

An account of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, describing the spill and its aftermath.

Describes the problem of oil spills, their effect on the environment, and what must be done to clean up after them.

Rescuing wild animals from oil spills takes patience, courage, and a delicate touch. Many people helped pelicans and sea turtles after the 2010 Gulf oil spill.

Explains why oil spills occur and how they are cleaned up and suggests strategies for preventing them in the future.

Discusses the causes and damaging effects of oil spills and ways to protect the land and sea from oil pollution.