by Oxlade, Chris.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Science in the news. Published by : Smart Apple Media, (Mankato, Minn. :) Physical details: 44 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 28 cm. Subject(s): Nuclear energy. | Nuclear facilities. | Nuclear engineering. Year : 2010
Item type :
01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Intermediate Senior High | 621.48 OXL | Available |
Includes index.
What is nuclear power? -- The history of nuclear power -- Who uses nuclear power? -- Nuclear fuels -- Nuclear power plants -- Nuclear reactors -- Nuclear power for transportation -- Nuclear waste -- Building and decommissioning -- Nuclear safety -- The Chernobyl disaster -- Terror threats -- Rogue states -- Antinuclear protests -- Plans for nuclear power -- Nuclear fusion -- The nuclear future.
Explains the origins, processing, and uses of nuclear energy, and discusses its environmental effects and possible future developments.