Spill!: The Story of the EXXON Valdez

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0531152170 ISBN 13: 9780531152171

Publisher: Franklin Watts, 1991

Book by Carr, Terry

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4 Up-- A straightforward, nonpolitical account of one of the worst ecological disasters of our time. After giving background information and explaining the collision, Carr describes the spread of the oil and tells about the wildlife affected. He details the difficulty and expense in rescuing animals and cleaning beaches, citing an oil-eating bacteria that may prove to be the most effective cleaning method in the long run. Maps are used to show clearly the flow and the extent of the spill. The last chapter points out that the long-term effects of the accident are still unknown, but that from now on, the oil industry will be watched closely and that Prince William Sound should be viewed as a giant laboratory where people can learn the best techniques for dealing with such mishaps. Brilliant full-color photographs enhance the highly readable narrative. --Don Reaber, Meadowdale High School, Lynnwood, WA
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