Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The BP oil spill The BP oil spill Peter Benoit Photographs, maps, time lines, and easy-to-follow text describe the events surrounding the 2010 British Petroleum oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. OL15976533W
Tundra Tundra Peter Benoit Learn about tundra ecosystems. OL15988636W
Tropical rain forests Tropical rain forests Peter Benoit Explains what tropical rain forests are like, looks at the plants and animals that live in rain forests, and includes information on why tropical rain forests are important and what is being done to … OL15988637W
The Exxon Valdez oil spill The Exxon Valdez oil spill Peter Benoit Describes the 1989 oil spill caused by damage to the Exxon Valdez ship off the coast of Alaska, detailing the events leading up to the spill, how it affected the wildlife and environment of Alaska, a… OL16140021W
The nuclear age The nuclear age Peter Benoit Examines the history of nuclear fission and its role in weaponry and as an energy source. OL16589122W
The Louisiana Purchase The Louisiana Purchase Peter Benoit Discover the people behind the biggest real estate transaction in U.S. history, and the extraordinary expedition that explored and mapped it. OL16589123W
Immigration Immigration Peter Benoit Chronicles mass immigration to the United States from the time of the early colonies to today. OL16589124W
Romney vs. Obama Romney vs. Obama Peter Benoit "Read about the lives and political positions of this year's Democratic and Republican presidential candidates, and learn how one of these men will shape the nation's future."--Page 4 of cover. OL17746756W
The Vietnam War The Vietnam War Peter Benoit Presents the timeline of the Vietnam War, including the causes of the conflict and the role played by the United States' involvement, and explores the war's impact upon today's political and cultural… OL17903689W
The Titanic The Titanic Peter Benoit Relates the history of the legendary ship, covering its design and construction, its tragic sinking, the worldwide reaction to the disaster, and the lasting influence the Titanic has had on our cultu… OL17920193W