Books with title Examining Nuclear Energy

In "Using Nuclear Energy", we find out how scientists discovered nuclear power, what happens if you split an atom, and about the immense blast a nuclear weapon can create. We learn about fission, chain reactions, and how the science of the deadly Hiroshima bomb has been tamed to provide our homes with electricity. See how power plants deal with nuclear waste, calculate how much radiation is around you, and discover the many uses of radioactive material in our homes, schools, factories, and hospitals.

Young people today are inundated with information but often lack the tools for understanding the complex issues that stir public debate; this series provides clear, balanced, and thoughtful examination of the hot-button issues of the day.; This title in Lucent’s Hot Topics series provides an introduction to the use of nuclear energy as a power source. It takes a broad view of nuclear power in the world’s energy future; it describes how nuclear power was discovered and how it works; the benefits of using nuclear energy, especially as an alternative to fossil fuels, and the drawbacks such as the problems of nuclear waste. It also looks at accidents at nuclear power plants and weighs the safety concerns. Finally, the book also looks at the latest developments in nuclear power and how these might affect future decisions about its use in the world.; Carefully crafted narrative, fully documented primary and secondary source quotations, informative sidebars, and study questions all provide excellent starting points for research and discussion. Full-color photographs, maps, and charts enhance volumes in this series.