Chernobyl
In 1986, a test at a Soviet Union nuclear reactor plant went terribly wrong. A reactor exploded, releasing deadly radiation into the surrounding area. Chernobylexamines the scope of the disaster, its causes, and how people can keep a similar disaster from happening again. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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Reading Level | Grade 4 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | History, Science & Technology, Science & Technology |
Copyright | 2020 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Core Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 48 |
Season | 2019-12-15 |
ISBN | 9781532190711, 9781532176562 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Dewey | 363.179909 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 7.25 x 9.25 |
Lexile | 710 |
Guided Reading Level | S |
ATOS Reading Level | 5.7 |
ATOS Interest Level | MG |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 508188 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Primary-source text, and Table of contents |
Chernobyl (Engineering Disasters) – Booklist
…clear explanations, steady pacing, and efficient storytelling make this an accessible account, detailed enough for research projects, with interstitial questions prompting readers to think independently about the risks and rewards of nuclear power. A useful entry point for conversations on the energy industry.
Engineering Disasters – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
A helpful purchase for its engineering topics and tie-ins to writing curriculum.