mexico, gulf of

When painter Winslow Homer first sailed into the Gulf of Mexico, he was struck by its "special kind of providence." Indeed, the Gulf presented itself as America?s sea?bound by geography, culture, and tradition to the national experience?and yet, there has never been a comprehensive history of the Gulf until now. And so, in this rich and original work that explores the Gulf through our human connection with the sea, environmental historian Jack E. Davis finally places this exceptional region into the American mythos in a sweeping history that extends from the Pleistocene age to the twenty-first century.

"Exciting illustrations follow the events of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.

Explores the immediate and future consequences of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill in April 2010, when British Petroleum's offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon exploded, causing major environmental damage and economic hardship along the Gulf coast of the United States.

"Exciting illustrations follow the events of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.

A collection of recipes for various dishes inspired by the cuisine of the Gulf Coast.

Describes 1035 species and subspecies of shells, with illustrations.

Nick Schuyler recounts the harrowing forty-three hours he spent stranded on an overturned boat with three friends during brutal storms in the Gulf of Mexico in early March 2009.

Chronicles the lives and exploits of Jean and Pierre Laffite, privateers along the Gulf Coast during the early 1800s and describes how they raided Spanish merchant ships and came to assist the U.S. against English during the War of 1812.

A collection of essays that offers varying perspectives on issues related to the BP oil spill including which organization is at fault, the degree of damage caused by the spill, and more.