Exxon Valdez: How a Massive Oil Spill Triggered an Environmental Catastrophe

by Michael Burgan

Overview

The biggest oil spill in U.S. history that polluted the pristine waters of Alaska decades ago and killed thousands of birds, mammals, and fish, still haunts the people who are living with its aftermath. On Good Friday 1989, the huge oil tanker, Exxon Valdez, ran aground in Prince William Sound, spilling millions of gallons of crude oil into the water-oil that would eventually cover more than 1,000 miles of shoreline. Cleanup began immediately but there is still oil in the sound and Alaskans say life will never be the same.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756557430
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	Captured Science History Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 10.25(h) x 0.44(d)
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

About the Author

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection.  Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Big One Comes 4

Chapter 2 Alaska and Its Oil 14

Chapter 3 The Slow Cleanup 26

Chapter 4 Aftermath of a Disaster 42

Timeline 56

Glossary 60

Additional Resources 61

Source Notes 62

Select Bibliography 63

Index 64

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