Three Mile Island
Published on 1. January 2021
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-5341-8019-2 (ISBN)
Description
"Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the nuclear meltdown on Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania in 1979. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by it?," and "What changed in its aftermath?" the interdisciplinary content blends social studies and science. Ultimately, it pushes students to consider how humans can meet their need for resources in a safe, sustainable way. Books include table of contents, index, glossary, author biography, and timeline"--
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Sixth Grade, Reading Age: From 10 to 11 years, Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Product notice
Library binding
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Table of contents; Glossary; Index; Halftones, color; Halftones, black and white; Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5341-8019-2 (9781534180192)
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Person
Julie Knutson is an author who lives in northern Illinois with her husband, son, and border collie. She prefers her pancakes with Nutella and bananas, her pizza "Detroit-style," and her mac 'n' cheese with little green peas.