Fukushima Nuclear Disaster (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780778711926)

In March 2011 the world's second-largest nuclear disaster occurred on the eastern coast of Japan. A 9.0-magnitude earthquake caused a nearly 50-foot tsunami that flooded the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The devastating tidal wave caused equipment failures that led the nuclear reactors to overheat to the point of meltdown. Dangerous radioactive materials released into the air continue to threaten the health of the ocean and people around the world today. Topics include: - how movements in the earth's crust below water can cause seismic waves - the evacuation of more than 300,000 people from their homes near the power plant - contamination of crops and water - decontamination and repair work - continued concern about leaking radiation from the power plant

Author: Rona Arato
ISBN-10: 0778711927
ISBN-13: 9780778711926
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 02/15/2014
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.70w x 0.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.6
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 165943 / Fukushima Nuclear Disaster


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 05/15/2014 pg. 50
School Library Journal 06/01/2014 pg. 143