The B.P. Oil Spill

By David M. Haugen

Book Overview

Dumping 130 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico and killing 11 people, the B.P. Oil Spill was one of the worst oil spills in history. This anthology analyzes the causes of the spill from diverse perspectives. Readers will gain a broader understanding of the nature of the spill and the outlook for the region in the future. Supporting critical analysis, key environmental ideas and facts are presented in easily-accessible essays that add valuable context to current events.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737755695
• ISBN13: 9780737755695
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12