Nuclear Power

By Louise Spilsbury and Richard Spilsbury

Nuclear power, like fossil fuel power, is controversial. Although nuclear power is sustainable, many people believe that the risks associated with it are not worth the benefits. Created by controlled nuclear reactions, nuclear energy can produce large amounts of power, but is also extremely dangerous with nuclear meltdowns an ever-present possibility. The production of nuclear power and the issues surrounding it are explained in easily understandable terms in this fascinating book.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1448852919
• ISBN13: 9781448852918
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.7" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6