Simple concepts of Math, Science, and Technology are intertwined in a story about the bay. Amy and her mother pitch in with locals to clean up an oil spill, which is washing ashore in their bay. Techniques used to combat actual oil spills are explained. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title "Real Facts About Bays" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies. Detailed Table of Contents, Activities, Charts, Graphs, Tables, Diagrams, Infographics, Pronunciation Guide, Quiz, Glossary, Index.