This book describes the causes and aftermath of the explosion at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos help readers stay engaged and supported. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Robert Lerose was going to school in New York when a nuclear disaster happened in Pennsylvania in 1979. He survived Hurricane Gloria in 1985 and Superstorm Sandy in 2012. He likes writing about major disasters better than living through them.