"Oil is an important resource used to heat our homes and power our community. But what happens when oil spills? In this book, readers learn about the dangers posed by oil spills and how community heroes face those dangers and fix the problem. Theyll discover how the Coast Guard, Environmental Protection Agency, and other emergency response workers put science into action. Combining science, safety, and civics, this book provides educational information in an interesting, easy-to-understand way"--.