This title examines an important event in recent history - the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Easy-to-read, compelling text describes the scene of the catastrophe and its aftermath, the incident itself, the rescue of the Deepwater Horizon crewmembers, key people involved, the cause of and response to the disaster, and its effects on society and the environment. Features include a table of contents, a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Events is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Sources for further research Table of contents Essential Events explores historic happenings around the globe and how those events have sculpted societies, the sciences, and politics. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Essential Events is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company

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