Black Beach: A Community, an Oil Spill, and the Origin of Earth Day
- Description
This true story of the first Earth Day - told through the eyes of a fictional child - will inspire readers of all ages to stand up for their planet.
WINNER of the GREEN EARTH BOOK AWARD
"A beautiful and motivating way to look into the makings of the very first Earth Day. Black Beach shows how far we've come and still how much work we have left to do." -Dave Matthews, Musician and UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador
Twenty million people across the country made their voices heard on the first Earth Day.
Some came out to celebrate the environment, while others protested and demanded change.
A movement was born.
In 1969, Union Oil caused an oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara that would change the world. Hazardous crude oil from the blowout flooded the Pacific Ocean, harming wildlife and devastating habitats. But from this ecological disaster sprang a new wave of environmental activism that continues to this day.
Based on actual events, Black Beach: A Community, an Oil Spill, and the Origin of Earth Day follows Sam and her classmates as they fight back. Sam initially feels powerless watching her parents and neighbors try to clean up the oil spill. But as her awareness grows, she learns she's not alone in caring for the Earth. The impact of the spill seeps into living rooms and classrooms across the nation. People everywhere are motivated to act, and a movement to protect and celebrate the environment is born.
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What are in your book & craft boxes?
Each book and craft box includes a carefully selected hardcover picture book paired with all the materials needed for one child to complete two to three book-themed crafts. Every box also comes with a monthly craft newsletter containing detailed instructions for all activities.
What ages are your kits for?
Our book & craft boxes are designed for children ages 3-10, while our Ultimate craft kits are perfect for ages 3-8. The level of adult involvement will vary depending on your child's age, and we always recommend adult supervision during activities!
What are the Ultimate Craft kits?
Our Ultimate Craft Kits are comprehensive creative packages that include everything needed for 6-7 themed crafts. Each kit comes complete with an instruction booklet, crayons, coloring pages, and activity sheets. We maintain a core collection and introduce new seasonal themes throughout the year.
Do you offer local pick-up or delivery?
While we no longer offer delivery services, we provide free shipping on all local orders and purchases over $50 - the discount is automatically applied at checkout. Local pickup is available at our store location, with items needing to be collected within 7 days of purchase.
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We currently only ship in the United States with hopes of expanding internationally in the future.
Our current shipping time is 1-3 business days.
Orders from the weekend, ship on the following Tuesday.
Local Pickup
Local Pickup is available at our store location however items must be picked up within 7 days.
If failed to pickup within 7 days, the order will be fully refunded.
Our Store Address: 101 County St. Bowling Green VA 22427
Returns
We currently do no accept returns for our products. If you are missing items or your items arrive damaged, please contact us at hello@tyrannosurustot.com so we can help.