Chernobyl 1986 An Explosion at a Nuclear Power Station

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. A gripping read about the worst nuclear accident in history, Highlights the dangers of radioactive material and nuclear waste, Includes timelines and firsthand accounts, Suggests further reading and ideas for research. Book jacket.Parker, Victoria is the author of 'Chernobyl 1986 An Explosion at a Nuclear Power Station', published 2006 under ISBN 9781410922755 and ISBN 1410922758.