Nuclear Accident: Chernobyl Power Plant, Ukraine
From the Series Eco-Disasters
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, Ukrainetraces 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.
Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 7 |
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Reading Level | Grade 4 |
Copyright | 2018 |
BISACS | JNF051160 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
Series | Eco-Disasters |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Lexile | 940 |
ISBN | 9781684022274, 9781684022816, 9781684022274B |
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Title Format | Reinforced book, Hosted ebook, Print + Ebook |
Release Date | 2015-01-01 |
Author | Meish Goldish |
Features | Glossary of key words, Table of contents |
Dewey | 363.1799095 |
Dimensions | 8 x 10 |
Guided Reading Level | T |
ATOS Reading Level | 6.0 |
Accelerated ReaderĀ® Quiz | 191301 |
Accelerated ReaderĀ® Points | 0.5 |