In the 1980s nuclear power provided electricity for much of the Soviet Union. But the nuclear reactors were badly designed, and the workers were poorly trained. Late one night in 1986, the workers at Chernobyl were running tests when things went horribly wrong. Learn about the consequences of an explosion that released dangerous radioactive material into the atmosphere. Timelines, a glossary, ideas for research, and suggestions for future reading are included in this gripping read about the worst nuclear accident in history. This book highlights the dangers of radioactive material and nuclear waste.

 

This book is part of a book series called When Disaster Struck .

There are 56 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Capstone Global Library Ltd .

Vic Parker graduated from Oxford with a degree in English Literature and Language. She has worked with children's books as writer and editor ever since, producing fiction and non-fiction titles, several of which have been shortlisted for literary awards.