Chernobyl Explosion: How a Deadly Nuclear Accident Frightened the World
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Chernobyl Explosion: How a Deadly Nuclear Accident Frightened the World by Michael Burgan
The long-term damage from an accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant more than 30 years ago is still unknown. When explosions ripped through the reactor in rural Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union, they spewed huge amounts of radioactive material into the atmosphere and caused the worst nuclear disaster in history. About 10,000 people have died or will die because of their exposure to radiation, and experts worry about the children born to parents who were living near the disaster area. With international help, Ukraine has enclosed the damaged reactor, giving scientists time to figure out what the future holds.
Burgan, Michael: - Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults. Many of his books have focused on US history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780756557485 |
| ISBN 10 | 0756557488 |
| Title | Chernobyl Explosion: How a Deadly Nuclear Accident Frightened the World |
| Author | Michael Burgan |
| Series | Captured Science History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Capstone Press |
| Year published | 2018-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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