SOCIAL SCIENCES
Dils, Tracey

The Exxon Valdez

(4) 4-6 Great Disasters: Reforms and Ramifications series. Beginning with an account of the accident that caused the oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska, the book describes how wildlife and nature were affected, explains clean-up efforts, summarizes the subsequent legal cases, and relates what is being done to prevent future oil spills. The serviceable prose is accompanied by dark black-and-white photos. A time line, list of major oil spills, and list of websites are included. Bib., ind.

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