Did you know that an oil spill occurs somewhere in the world almost every day of the year? Berger and Mirocha focus on one of the worst spills in historythe 1989 Exxon Valdez oil tanker spillto explain in simple terms and with bold, full color illustrations why oils spills happen, how experts clean up after them, and what effect spilled oil has on ocean plants and wildlife. "A good introduction to the subject."BL.
1994 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1995 (NSTA/CBC)
Children's Literature
Children who are learning to read can learn about their world with the "Lets-Read-And-Find-Out Science" series. The series is well conceived such that the developmental reading and interest level are matched. Many outstanding nonfiction writers and illustrators are contributing to the series. Stage 2 for ages five to nine handles meatier issues with more complicated ideas and vocabulary like those found in Berger's Oil Spill! Kids will get a lot of general information about oil spills, clean up and the impact on marine life, and will get specifics about one of the worst in recent history-the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Categories:
- Engineering & Transportation
- Engineering
- Civil & Environmental
- Environmental
- Pollution
- Environmental
- Civil & Environmental
- Engineering
Publisher : HarperCollins
Author : Berger, Melvin
Language : English
Edition : Illustrated
Published :1994-04-30
Number Of Pages : 32
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 0064451216
ISBN-13 : 9780064451215
Item weight : 0.31 lb
Dimensions : 0.5 in x 7.8 in x 9.84 in
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