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The EXXON Valdez's Deadly Oil Spill
Contributor(s): Beech, Linda Ward (Author)

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 ISBN: 159716366X     ISBN-13: 9781597163668
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
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Published: January 2007
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Annotation: In narrative detail, The Exxon Valdez's Deadly Oil Spill chronicles the worst oil-spill disaster in U.S. history. Readers will meet Joseph Hazelwood, the Valdez's captain, who accidentally ran the tanker aground in March 1989, rupturing the hull and spilling gallons of oil into Prince William Sound. Kids will read how nearly 10,000 workers and volunteers--including animal rescuers--rushed to help with the clean-up. The accident was, above all, an environmental disaster that led to new government regulations monitoring oil tankers, and spawned new environmental groups. Through this book, kids will appreciate the interdependence between plants and animals, and understand the impact humans have on the environment. Emphasizing the human drama, a "Profiles" section lists people related to this historic oil spill.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems
Dewey: 363.738
LCCN: 2006030595
Age Level: 7-12
Grade Level: 2-7
Lexile Measure: 760(Not Available)
Series: Code Red (Bearport)
Physical Information: 0.32" H x 8.08" W x 10.24" L (0.67 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: School Library Journal 08/01/2007 pg. 96
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2007 pg. 453 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 113327
Reading Level: 4.7   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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In narrative detail, The Exxon Valdez's Deadly Oil Spill chronicles the worst oil-spill disaster in U.S. history. Readers will meet Joseph Hazelwood, the Valdez's captain, who accidentally ran the tanker aground in March 1989, rupturing the hull and spilling gallons of oil into Prince William Sound. Kids will read how nearly 10,000 workers and volunteers--including animal rescuers--rushed to help with the clean-up. The accident was, above all, an environmental disaster that led to new government regulations monitoring oil tankers, and spawned new environmental groups. Through this book, kids will appreciate the interdependence between plants and animals, and understand the impact humans have on the environment. Emphasizing the human drama, a Profiles section lists people related to this historic oil spill.
 
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