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Nuclear Accident: Chernobyl Power Plant, Ukraine

Age 8-12
Grade 3-4

Meish Goldish, Associate Professor Department of Biological Sciences Timothy A Mousseau

Nuclear Accident: Chernobyl Power Plant, Ukraine

Library Binding (Bearport Pub Co Inc Aug. 1, 2017)
On April 26, 1986, while workers were conducting a test at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, disaster struck. One of the reactors exploded, erupting into a blazing inferno. The reactor’s sealing cap was blown off and a lethal shower of radioactive material was launched into the night sky. Nuclear Accident: Chernobyl Power Plant, Ukraine traces the catastrophic nuclear disaster that contaminated a massive area of Europe with deadly radiation. Fascinating photos of the actual events, maps, and fact boxes enrich the compelling text. The personal and heart-breaking story will grip and inspire young readers.
Series
Eco-disasters
ISBN
1684022274 / 9781684022274
Pages
32
Weight
10.9 oz.
Dimensions
8.0 x 0.5 in.

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