Meltdown

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Publisher Annotation: On March 11, 2011, the largest earthquake ever measured in Japan occurred off the northeast coast.... (more)

Publisher Annotation: On 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. For six days, employees at the plant worked to contain the meltdown and disaster workers scoured the surrounding flooded area for survivors. This book examines the science behind such a massive disaster and looks back at the people who experienced an unprecedented trifecta of destruction. (less)

"Meltdown is an illustrated, middle-grade science book that tells the story of glaciers- the ancient, frozen landforms t... (more)

"Meltdown is an illustrated, middle-grade science book that tells the story of glaciers- the ancient, frozen landforms that are essential for the health of the planet. But all is not well: The glaciers are melting, faster and faster every year, and their disappearance will fundamentally change the world as we know it. Through immersive text, and rich, realistic illustrations, readers will learn what glaciers are, how they form, and about the vital role that they play in regulating our planets temperature and connecting our ecosystems. At the same time Meltdown will introduce kids to the "what" the "how" and the "why" of climate change, exploring what will happen to our planet, and to us if the glaciers keep disappearing"-- (less)

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Woods explains how government intervention in the economy actually caused the housing bubble. (more)

Woods explains how government intervention in the economy actually caused the housing bubble. (less)

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