Church Rock Uranium Mine Disaster

by Julie Knutson

Overview

Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the Church Rock, New Mexico uranium mine disaster of 1979. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by it?," and "What changed in its aftermath?" the interdisciplinary content blends social studies and science. Ultimately, it pushes students to consider how humans can meet their need for resources in a safe, sustainable way. Books include table of contents, index, glossary, author biography, and timeline.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534185340
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	02/01/2021
Series:	21st Century Skills Library: Unnatural Disasters: Human Error, Design Flaws, and Bad Decisions
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	41 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	10 - 11 Years

About the Author

Julie Knutson is an author who lives in northern Illinois with her husband, son, and border collie. She prefers her pancakes with Nutella and bananas, her pizza “Detroit-style,” and her mac ‘n’ cheese with little green peas.

Table of Contents

Introduction Before The Accident After Research & Act Timeline Further Research Glossary Index