Bibliograph

Nuclear accident, Chernobyl Power Plant, Ukraine, by Meish Goldish

Type

Label

Nuclear accident, Chernobyl Power Plant, Ukraine, by Meish Goldish

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 5-8

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nuclear accident

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

986788550

Responsibility statement

by Meish Goldish

Series statement

Eco-disasters

Sub title

Chernobyl Power Plant, Ukraine

Summary

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

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification