nuclear power plants

"This book discusses the science behind nuclear plant explosions. The chapters explain case studies of plant explosions, analyze the causes and effects, and explore how to prevent these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved."--Provided by publisher.

Thirteen-year-old Nyle learns about relationships and death when fifteen-year-old Ezra, who was exposed to radiation leaked from a nearby nuclear plant, comes to stay at her grandmother's Vermont farmhouse.

Japan's worst nuclear radiation accident took place at a uranium reprocessing facility in Tokaimura, northeast of Tokyo, on September 30, 1999. The direct cause of the accident was cited as the depositing of a uranyl nitrate solution--containing about 16.6 kg of uranium, which exceeded the critical mass--into a precipitation tank. Three workers were exposed to extreme doses of radiation. Hiroshi Ouchi, one of those workers, was transferred to the University of Tokyo Hospital Emergency Room three days after the accident. Dr. Maekawa and his staff initially thought that Ouchi looked relatively well for a person exposed to such radiation levels. He could talk, and only his right hand was a little swollen with redness. However, his condition gradually weakened as the radioactivity broke down the chromosomes in his cells. The doctors were at a loss as to what to do. There were very few precedents and proven medical treatments for the victims of radiation poisoning then. This book documents the following eighty-three days of treatment.

Examines the history and workings of nuclear reactors; the benefits and drawbacks of nuclear power; famous nuclear disasters in history; and how to stay safe during a nuclear meltdown. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Many years before a destroyed nuclear power plant had created a deadly radiation zone that is a constant threat to Asheville. As Grace and Liam spend their evenings exploring the abandoned part of their town they come across a man wandering through a radiation zone. How is this possible?.

Explores the events surrounding Japan's 2011 natural disasters and nuclear meltdown, providing background information on the events, examining related controversies, and offering personal narratives from those who witnessed the disasters. .

Uranium is a source of vast energy for our world. Learning how this metal is mined, milled, enriched, and finally put to use is essential to understanding both the appealing and controversial nature of uranium. Science terms such as fission, atom, and radiation are introduced to readers in an easy-to-understand way in this book.

Presents an account of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant disaster that followed a massive earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011, and that soon became the worst nuclear disaster in history.