{"product_id":"meltdown-earthquake-tsunami-and-nuclear-disaster-in-fukushima-9781626727007","title":"Meltdown: Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Disaster in Fukushima by Langeland, Deirdre","description":"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Deirdre Langeland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Roaring Brook Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/23\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781626727007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade Plus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e515217 \/ Meltdown: Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Disaster in Fukushima\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2021 pg. 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2021 pg. 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2021 pg. 118\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2021 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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","brand":"Roaring Brook Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40815725838489,"sku":"9781626727007","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_51536f63-de0e-47c1-9954-4b50caa601a4.jpg?v=1724702099","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/meltdown-earthquake-tsunami-and-nuclear-disaster-in-fukushima-9781626727007","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}