Books with title The Meltdown at Three Mile Island

Relive the harrowing day of March 27, 1979, when America teetered on the brink of the worst nuclear disaster in history. Set against the backdrop of a prolonged economic recession, a crippling energy crisis, and America's growing reliance on an abundant, relatively cheap, though potentially dangerous source of energy--nuclear power--the story of the partial meltdown that occurred at the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is told in gripping narrative fashion.

Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the nuclear meltdown on Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania in 1979. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by it?," and "What changed in its aftermath?" the interdisciplinary content blends social studies and science. Ultimately, it pushes students to consider how humans can meet their need for resources in a safe, sustainable way. Books include table of contents, index, glossary, author biography, and timeline.

Relive the harrowing day of March 27, 1979, when America teetered on the brink of the worst nuclear disaster in history. Set against the backdrop of a prolonged economic recession, a crippling energy crisis, and America's growing reliance on an abundant, relatively cheap, though potentially dangerous source of energy--nuclear power--the story of the partial meltdown that occurred at the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is told in gripping narrative fashion.

Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the nuclear meltdown on Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania in 1979. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by it?," and "What changed in its aftermath?" the interdisciplinary content blends social studies and science. Ultimately, it pushes students to consider how humans can meet their need for resources in a safe, sustainable way. Books include table of contents, index, glossary, author biography, and timeline.

Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the nuclear meltdown on Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania in 1979. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by it?," and "What changed in its aftermath?" the interdisciplinary content blends social studies and science. Ultimately, it pushes students to consider how humans can meet their need for resources in a safe, sustainable way. Books include table of contents, index, glossary, author biography, and timeline.