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Nuclear Meltdowns

by Kirsten Larson
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Nuclear meltdowns don't happen often, but when they do, their effects can circle the globe. In the United States, nuclear power plants generate 20 percent of the country's electricity. Learn all about the world's most devastating nuclear disasters, the nuts and bolts of how nuclear power works, and the ways in which workers constantly try to improve the systems and protect the public to avoid these meltdowns. This title will allow students to understand that new technologies can have deep impacts on society and the environment.

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    • Creators

    • Series

      Devastating Disasters

    • Publisher

    • Release date

      September 17, 2015

    • Formats

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        • ISBN: 9781681912684
        • File size: 13220 KB

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        • ISBN: 9781681912684
        • File size: 13220 KB

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        • ISBN: 9781681912684
        • File size: 13217 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Levels

      • ATOS Level: 6.7
      • Lexile® Measure: 1040
      • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
      • Text Difficulty: 5-8

    • Reviews

      • School Library Journal

        November 1, 2015

        Gr 3-7-Using photos, maps, and diagrams, each volume presents a wealth of information about the subject disaster. The authors consider both natural and human factors that can trigger disasters, from shifting tectonic plates, which produce earthquakes or tsunamis, to mistakes that lead to nuclear meltdowns. Photos of historic and contemporary examples worldwide illustrate the events. The authors address aftermath and cleanup as well as research to predict and mitigate future occurrences. Guides for teachers and parents offer reading and discussion suggestions plus extension activities. The vocabulary and diagrams in Earthquakes are textbooklike, and the book includes the blanket recommendation "to bring a new earthquake kit to school every year." Other offerings in this set advise readers to think about disaster risk in their particular region. VERDICT Select titles from this solid series as needed to bolster collections.

        Copyright 2015 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • ATOS Level:6.7
    • Lexile® Measure:1040
    • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty:5-8

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