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1) Atomic Anna
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"In 1986, renowned nuclear scientist Anna Berkov is sleeping in her bed in the Soviet Union when Chernobyl's reactor melts down. At that exact moment she tears through time-her first jump-and it's an accident. When she opens her eyes, she's landed in 1992 only to discover Molly, her estranged daughter, shot in the chest. Molly, with her dying breath, begs Anna to go back in time and stop the disaster, to save Molly's daughter Raisa, and put their...
Author
Pub. Date
2003
Description
When asked to name the world’s first major nuclear accident, most people cite the Three Mile Island incident or the Chernobyl disaster. Revealed in this book is one of American history’s best-kept secrets: the world’s first nuclear reactor accident to claim fatalities happened on United States soil. Chronicled here for the first time is the strange tale of SL-1, a military test reactor located in Idaho’s Lost River Desert that exploded on...
9) Nuclear
Author
Pub. Date
c1981
Description
Discusses the scientific and technological background and the advantages and disadvantages of the powerful and controversial form of energy released through the splitting of the atom.
10) The nuclear age
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Details the history of the nuclear age, from the discovery of nuclear fission and the Manhattan Project to the Cuban missile crisis and the use of nuclear power.
Author
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Nuclear power is a sustainable energy source and cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Like other alternative energy sources, there are pros and cons to using it. Students will learn how nuclear energy is generated and where this power source may take us in the future."--Publisher.
13) Atoms and energy
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1982, c1981
Description
Presents information on the properties of atoms and on nuclear power and energy.
16) Fatal code
Author
Series
Snap Agency volume 2
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"In the global race for space domination, a cryptologist must overcome his greatest mistake to help the granddaughter of a nuclear physicist decipher the clues to a top secret nuclear project before it falls into the hands of America's enemies"--
18) Nuclear energy
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A piece of nuclear fuel the size of your fingertip holds as much energy as 150 gallons (568 L) of oil. In Nuclear Energy, learn how scientists developed this amazing source of energy, how it works, and why it has attracted controversy. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject." --Publisher's description.
19) Nuclear power
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides an opportunity to explore the background, pros and cons, and future of our planet's energy resources with nuclear power.