Living in the Future - Booklist STARRED Review

The Living in the Future series (6 titles) considers the history and potential of energy sources other than fossil fuels. In this comprehensive overview of nuclear power, readers will gain a better understanding of nuclear fission and how it was used to create atomic bombs during WWII. Other topics covered include the nuclear arms race, the 1986 Chernobyl power plant disaster, and modern use of nuclear energy. Dense paragraphs of text are balanced with colorful page designs and frequent illustrations, a mix of digital artwork, and captioned photos. There are numerous examples of how nuclear energy has shaped politics, renewable energy, and a rapidly warming climate. "Zoom In" sections offer more specific learning about topics like carbon neutrality and radiation. The author offers ways that nuclear energy can be used for good and warns about how it has been used for destruction. Highlights from the back matter include a time line and selected bibliography. Students looking for information on the basics of energy systems will find this to be an essential resource. —Booklist STARRED Review of Nuclear Energy

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