{"product_id":"meltdown-earthquake-tsunami-and-nuclear-disaster-in-fukushima-hardcover","title":"Meltdown: Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Disaster in Fukushima - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDeirdre Langeland\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeirdre Langeland's \u003ci\u003eMeltdown\u003c\/i\u003e explores for middle grade readers the harrowing story of the deadly earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown that caused the 2011 Fukushima power plant disaster\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn March 11, 2011, the largest earthquake ever measured in Japan occurred off the northeast coast. It triggered a tsunami with a wall of water 128 feet high. The tsunami damaged the nuclear power plant in Fukushima triggering the nightmare scenario--a nuclear meltdown. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor six days, employees at the plant worked to contain the meltdown and disaster workers scoured the surrounding flooded area for survivors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book examines the science behind such a massive disaster and looks back at the people who experienced an unprecedented trifecta of destruction.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeirdre Langeland\u003c\/b\u003e has been a children's book editor and writer for more than twenty years. She currently freelances as an editor and ghost writer, focusing on science and nature explainers for young readers. She lives in New York's Hudson River valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.1 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 23, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meltdown: Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Disaster in Fukushima\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769528647968,"sku":"9781626727007","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3a50f71318844a7f2f1d476e3369fac6.webp?v=1780350246","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/meltdown-earthquake-tsunami-and-nuclear-disaster-in-fukushima-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}