Yuma Public Library

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

Oil Spill: Deepwater Horizon traces 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.

"A historical account--including eyewitness quotes--of the devastating 2010 explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig and the resulting oil spill's harmful environmental impact, ending with how the disaster's victims are memorialized today"--

When an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded on April 20 of this year, it killed 11 workers, and began spewing thousands of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Located 50 miles south of the Louisiana coastline, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig continued to pollute the Gulf for more than 90 days before it was temporarily plugged. After 100 days, leaks are still occurring and BP, the oil company that operates the rig, is still trying to cap it for...