Let's Go to an Oil Rig
By Alison Graham
What really happens beneath the seabed when this giant sea-bound workplace starts drilling?
Genres
What is Let's Go to an Oil Rig about?
Join a fascinating visit to an oil rig and discover how this enormous structure works out at sea. Meet the workers who live and work there, learn how drilling equipment searches deep beneath the seabed for oil, and see how the rig is supplied and kept safe. Clear explanations and detailed illustrations introduce children to the machinery, teamwork and daily routines involved in this unusual workplace, making an exciting outing into an informative adventure.
About the author
Alison Graham is a British author who enjoys creating stories inspired by people, places and everyday adventures. Her first novel began with an idea sparked by a boy who loved listening to stories, even though he did not enjoy reading. Alison lives near the Solway coast and loves spending time outdoors in the beautiful countryside of Cumbria and the Lake District. Her work reminds young readers that stories can be found anywhere, and every reader can discover a book to enjoy.
Pages
31 pages
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
This edition
1989
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