The Three Mile Island Nuclear Disaster

by Marcia Amidon Lusted

Overview

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's 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. Essential Events is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781614784517
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2012
Series:	Essential Events Set 8 Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 March 28, 1979 6

Chapter 2 Nuclear Power in the United States 16

Chapter 3 How a Nuclear Plant Works 26

Chapter 4 Emergency 36

Chapter 5 March 29, 1979 46

Chapter 6 March 30, 1979 56

Chapter 7 The Hydrogen Bubble 66

Chapter 8 The Crisis Resolved 76

Chapter 9 The Legacy of Three Mile Island 86

Timeline 96

Essential Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112

Editorial Reviews

Gr 6–9—These titles offer concise, insightful analysis of events that have left a mark on past and recent American history. Whether considering the travesty of justice at Scottsboro, AL, or the "Miracle on the Hudson," each volume provides readers with the necessary historical context, the pertinent details of the events themselves, and the short-term effects and lasting legacies of each one. Collectively, the books introduce readers to issues germane to the public discourse today, including political violence and mental illness, concerns of alternative energy, aviation safety, and blatant racism. Within the framework of the narratives, judicious sidebars, and photographs and other images, readers are introduced to what should be standard research topics. Each book concludes with a handy time line; bulleted facts; a glossary; and a brief bibliography of secondary sources, web links, and places to visit. Overall, these titles are excellent introductions to these important topics, particularly for developing an analytical framework for debate.—Brian Odom, Pelham Public Library, AL

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