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Author Pipe, Jim, 1966-

Title Nuclear power : is it too risky? / Jim Pipe
Published London : Aladdin/Watts, 2010

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 W'PONDS CRC  621.48 Pip/Npi  AVAILABLE
Description 32 pages : color illustrations, map ; 29 cm
regular print
Series World energy issues
Pipe, Jim, 1966- World energy issues
World energy issues
Contents Why nuclear? -- What is nuclear power? -- Working with atoms -- Nuclear fuels -- How it works -- A nuclear power station -- Types of reactor -- A nuclear future? -- What are the risks? -- Nuclear fusion -- New designs -- Hot off the press -- How nuclear compares -- Glossary and resources
Summary A topical new series which looks at the choices we face to fuel our future. Full-colour artwork, photographs and diagrams support text designed to stimulate discussion - including the latest news, innovations and technological breakthroughs
Analysis juvenile Nonfiction
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Age 10+
Subject Nuclear energy -- Juvenile literature.
Nuclear energy.
Nuclear industry -- Juvenile literature.
Nuclear industry.
Nuclear energy.
Nuclear industry -- Environmental aspects.
Power resources.
ISBN 9780749690809 (hbk.)