Written and Illustrated by Travis Schaeffer

Oil Spill

Leveled Book, Oil Spill, Level F/G

Level F/G

© 2013 n2yUnique Learning System®

1

A dark liquid is spreading in the

ocean. Waves push the liquid to land.

It collects on a beach. What is this

black liquid?

2

It is called oil! People drill into the

ground for oil. It is gathered and placed

on large ships called oil tankers. The

tankers carry oil across the ocean.

3

Sometimes the oil tankers get

into accidents. The accidents cause

tankers to spill oil into the water.

This is called

an oil spill!

4

Sometimes people use large

machines to drill for oil in the water.

These machines are called oil rigs.

In 2010, an oil rig had an accident.

The accident started a fi re, and it

spilled oil into the Gulf of Mexico!

5

Oil spills pollute the environment.

This can be very dangerous. Oil is

poisonous to animals. It covers their

bodies and makes them sick. People

help clean the oil off the animals.

6

Cleaning up an oil spill is hard. An oil

spill can spread fast. It is hard to block it

from spreading. Oil is also very hard to

remove from water. Many volunteers are

needed to clean up an oil spill.

7

Scientists look for better ways to

clean up oil spills. In 2011, scientists

competed to fi nd the best way to clean

up an oil spill. The competition was

called the “Oil Cleanup X Challenge.”

8

People must work together to keep

our environment safe and clean. Do

your part and fi nd ways you can help

the environment too!

noyes

Leveled Book, Oil Spill, Level F/G© 2013 n2y

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Oil Spill

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fire environment

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oil rig

oil tanker accident

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pollute

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Leveled Book, Oil Spill, Level F/G© 2013 n2yUnique Learning System®

Glossary

oil - a dark liquid found in the ground that is used to make fuel

oil rig - a large structure used to drill for oil

oil spill - an accident that causes oil to be released into the environment

oil tanker - a large ship that holds and carries oil

Leveled Book, Oil Spill, Level F/G© 2013 n2yUnique Learning System®

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