Gaston Drills an Offshore Oil Well


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Always anxious for new experiences, the intrepid Gaston, the green-nosed alligator, decides to invest his hard-earned savings in an oil well off the coast of Louisiana. As in Gastonis previous adventures, the locale, terminology, and techniques described are authentic. Gaston Drills an Offshore Oil Well gives young people a basic introduction to the problems and procedures involved in producing Americais oil.




Gaston Drills an Offshore Oil Well


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Gaston, the green-nosed alligator from Louisiana, embarks on a new adventure, drilling for oil in the Gulf of Mexico, and learns about the oil business in the process.




An Irish Hallowe'en


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When Wise Woman Magee is trapped into nursing a goblin back to health, she only ecapes with the help of her children whose Snap Apple Night costumes frighten the goblins.




Pennsylvania Dutch Night Before Christmas


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An adaptation of the famous poem about a Christmas Eve visitor, set in the Pennsylvania Dutch country. Includes a pie recipe and information about Belsnickel and the Pennsylvania Dutch dialect.




Gullah Night Before Christmas


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A version, told in the Gullah dialect, of the familiar poem about the annual Christmas visit of Santa Claus in which "Sandy Claw" is represented by "Buh Rabbit."




Gaston Lays an Offshore Pipeline


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Gaston, the green-nosed alligator heads offshore, dons a hard hat and steel toes, and helps pipeliners lay a pipeline.




Exploring the Southwest States Through Literature


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Bibliographies on Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma including non-fiction, biography, fiction, and periodicals.




The Publishers Weekly


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Gaston Goes to Texas


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Gaston the alligator gets hurled by a Louisiana hurricane into west Texas where he becomes the first alligator cowboy.




A Primer of Offshore Operations


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Completely rewritten four-color edition in clear, basic language and intended for anyone who wants fundamental information about offshore oil and gas operations. Describes operations and also tells why they are necessary. Techniques and equipment utilized the world over are covered in full-color illustrations, and both English and metric measurements are used. Includes chapters on exploration, drilling, production and workover, and oil and gas transportation. Over 140 color photographs and illustrations.