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Oil spill : Deepwater Horizon /

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 cons...

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Main Authors: Goldish, Meish
Published: Bearport Publishing,
Publisher Address: New York, New York :
Publication Dates: [2018]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Eco-disasters
Subjects:
2000-2099
BP Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill, 2010 > Juvenile literature.
Oil spills > Mexico, Gulf of > History > 21st century > Juvenile literature.
Oil spills > Environmental aspects > Mexico, Gulf of > History > 21st century > Juvenile literature.
Oil wells > Mexico, Gulf of > Blowouts > History > 21st century > Juvenile literature.
BP Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill, 2010.
Oil spills > Environmental aspects > Mexico, Gulf of > 21st century.
Oil spills > Mexico, Gulf of > History > 21st century.
Oil wells > Blowouts > Mexico, Gulf of > 21st century.
Explosion de la plateforme Deepwater Horizon et marée noire dans le golfe du Mexique, 2010 > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Déversements de pétrole > Mexique, Golfe du > Histoire > 21e siècle > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Déversements de pétrole > Histoire > Mexique, Golfe du > Histoire > 21e siècle > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Pétrole > Histoire > Histoire > Mexique, Golfe du > Histoire > 21e siècle > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Oil spills.
Oil spills > Environmental aspects.
Oil wells > Blowouts.
Gulf of Mexico.
Literature.
History.
Juvenile works.
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.
Carrier Form: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Audience: Ages 5 to 8.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
ISBN: 9781684022267
1684022266
Index Number: TD427
CLC: X55-49
Call Number: X55-49/G619
Contents: Fire! -- A second disaster -- Racing against time -- One win, many losses -- Saving eggs -- Bird baths -- Too late for some -- Collecting and burning -- Making things worse -- Harm to workers -- Paying for damages -- Studying the effects -- Fixing the future -- Glossary.

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