Emergency at Three Mile Island

Code Red

by Aaron Feigenbaum

Early March 28, 1979, Craig Faust and Ed Frederick were checking Reactor Number Two at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant when a warning alarm sounded, alerting them to a radiation leak. Later, a construction worker spotted an ominous water puddle in Reactor Two, a sign that something was terribly wrong. In gripping narrative detail, Emergency at Three Mile Island chronicles the worst nuclear disaster in U.S. history. Readers will go inside the power plant to discover what went wrong as they meet the people who worked to contain the meltdown. Kids will hear how the community was affected, and learn how new government regulations help prevent future disasters. Emphasizing the human drama, a "Profiles" section lists people related to this nuclear tragedy.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[katyjanereads · Rating 3 out of 5]

1. I read about the Three Mile Island in another book so I read this book to learn more.
2. A good overview, especially for a kid.
3. I loved the picture of the kid with the "I survived 3 mile island" tshirt.
4. I am trying to place myself in the shoes of the people who lived during that time and place. How terrifying.