Eliminate the threat of nuclear terror, by Bradley Steffens
Type
Label
Eliminate the threat of nuclear terror, by Bradley Steffens
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 71-72) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
resource.interestGradeLevel
Grade 9 to 12
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Eliminate the threat of nuclear terror
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1059487755
Responsibility statement
by Bradley Steffens
Series statement
Real-world STEM
Summary
The world is awash in weapons-grade nuclear materials, and terrorists are intent on using some to build a nuclear weapon. Scientists and engineers are pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to eliminate the threat by securing nuclear stockpiles, detecting the movement of unsecured radioactive materials, tracking the terrorists, and disarming the weapons before they are used
Table of contents
An ominous threat -- Current status: blocking the pathway to a bomb -- Problems: identifying gaps in security -- Solutions: safeguarding or eliminating nuclear materials -- Solutions: tracking, detecting, and stopping the use of nuclear materials
Target audience
adolescent