nuclear power plants

Presents a narrative account of the Three Mile Island accident in 1979, which stands as America's closest brush with nuclear disaster, originally published in the early 1980s, and includes an update written in January 2003.

Most people in Pripyat never expected the day to come when they'd have to flee for their lives. But in 1986, one of the town's nuclear reactors exploded and released deadly radiation. This title explains the Chernobyl accident for curious readers.

Examines fusion energy, discussing what exists now, how it is being devoloped, along with some of the challenges and possible solutions.

"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?.