Gulf Oil Spill

Recounting the 2010 Deepwater Horizon blowout, the book details how the rig's failure released millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico and the frantic race to contain it. It explains the science of oil behavior in water, the engineering mistakes that caused the blowout, and the technologies booms, skimmers, and dispersants used to limit the damage. The narrative also looks back at earlier oil spills, showing how past lessons both helped and fell short in responding to this disaster. Designed for middle-grade readers, the account balances factual reporting with clear explanations of the environmental stakes.