Nuclear energy
Subtitle: amazing atoms
By: Amy S. Hansen
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Powering our world
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9781435893283; 9781435897441; 9781435897458
Description: This fact-packed book offers a simple, age-appropriate explanation of nuclear energy, discusses fission and fusion, and explores the pros and cons of this important energy source. A timeline is included to provide a full historical view of our challenges and advances in nuclear power.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Energy hiding in atoms; title: A closer look at atoms; title: Fusion in the sun; title: Energy from breaking up; title: Making electricity at a nuclear reactor; title: Years of study; title: Less smoke but still polluting; title: Scary accidents; title: What is next?; title: Nuclear energy timeline; title: Glossary.