| Description |
1 online resource. |
| Series |
Essential events |
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Essential events.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
This title examines an important historic event- the Three Mile Island nuclear disaster near Middletown, Pennsylvania. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the history of nuclear power in the United States, how a nuclear plant works, details of the emergency at Metropolitan Edison Company nuclear power plant, handling of the disaster by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, President Jimmy Carter's visit to Three Mile Island, the investigation into the disaster, and the effects of this event on society. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected bibliography, Web links, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Contents |
March 28, 1979 -- Nuclear power in the United States -- How a nuclear plant works -- Emergency -- March 29, 1979 -- March 30, 1979 -- The hydrogen bubble -- The crisis resolved -- The legacy of Three Mile Island. |
| Subject |
Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant (Pa.) -- Juvenile literature.
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Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant (Pa.) (OCoLC)fst00630875
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Nuclear power plants -- Accidents -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg Region -- Juvenile literature.
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Nuclear energy -- Juvenile literature.
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JUVENILE NONFICTION -- Health & Daily Living -- Safety.
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Nuclear energy. (OCoLC)fst01039951
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Nuclear power plants -- Accidents.
(OCoLC)fst01040437
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Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg Region.
(OCoLC)fst01348821
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Lüsted, Marcia Amidon. Three Mile Island nuclear disaster. Minneapolis, MN : ABDO Pub. Company, 2012 9781617833113 (DLC) 2011036182 (OCoLC)748812925 |
| ISBN |
9781614784517 (electronic bk.) |
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1614784515 (electronic bk.) |
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