nuclear accidents

"On March 11, 2011, the largest earthquake ever measured in Japan occurred off the northeast coast. It triggered a tsunami with a wall of water 128 feet high. The tsunami damaged the nuclear power plant in Fukushima triggering the nightmare scenario--a nuclear meltdown. For six days, employees at the plant worked to contain the meltdown and disaster workers scoured the surrounding flooded area for survivors. This book examines the science behind such a massive disaster and looks back at the people who experienced an unprecedented trifecta of destruction"--From the publisher's web site.

"Years in the future, the world is in the midst of an energy crisis. Best friends Liam and Grace spend their evenings sneaking around abandoned buildings. One night, they spot a man wandering in the deadly radiation zone. How can he survive? Is he an alien? A zombie? Liam and Grace have to find out."--Provided by publisher.

In 1984, while grappling with her parents' divorce and her mother's remarriage to an African-American man, sixteen-year-old Laura wins a walk-on role in the nuclear holocaust movie being filmed in her Arkansas town, but when the scripted nuclear explosion occurs, nobody seems to know if a real nuclear bomb has detonated or not.

A history of nuclear meltdowns and disasters that examines each incident in turn and analyzes what happened and why.

"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.

Investigates the history of nuclear dangers and disasters, from early twentieth-century radioactive cosmetics up to the meltdowns of Chernobyl and Fukushima. Offers the argument that, paradoxically, it is failures such as these that have actually advanced our knowledge of the power of the atom the most, and advocates for continued use and experimentation with nuclear energy.

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.

Provides a history of nuclear power, biographies of key scientists involved in its development, and numerous reference sources.

An introduction to the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, covering environmental impact and cleanup.

An introduction to the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, covering environmental impact and cleanup.