Bortz, Fred 1944-
Overview
| Works: | 45 works in 110 publications in 1 language and 9,550 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Biography History |
| Roles: | Author |
| Classifications: | TK1365.J3, 363.17990952117 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Fred Bortz
Meltdown! : the nuclear disaster in Japan and our energy future by
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5 editions published between 2012 and 2017 in English and held by 664 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Japan. March 11, 2011. 2:46 P.M. The biggest earthquake in Japan's history-and one of the world's five most powerful since 1900-devastated the Tohoku region, 320 kilometers (200 miles) northeast of Tokyo. It triggered a huge tsunami that left crippling damage in its wake. More than 13,000 people drowned, and thousands of buildings and homes were reduced to rubble. As people assessed the damage, they made the most frightening discovery of all: the Fukushima #1 nuclear power plant was seriously damaged and three of its six reactors were heading for meltdowns. Workers tried desperately-but unsuccessfully-to save them. Explosions and fires released radioactivity into the air. Within days the Japanese government declared a 20-kilometer (12-mile) evacuation zone. The future of the plant, the long-term health of those exposed to radiation, and the effects on the environment remained uncertain. Learn more about this massive catastrophe as Dr. Fred Bortz examines both the human tragedy and the scientific implications of the nuclear meltdown. Compare this disaster to similar nuclear events in the United States and in Ukraine, and move ahead with Dr. Bortz as he explores the global debate about the future of nuclear power and alternative sources of energy."--Publisher's description
5 editions published between 2012 and 2017 in English and held by 664 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Japan. March 11, 2011. 2:46 P.M. The biggest earthquake in Japan's history-and one of the world's five most powerful since 1900-devastated the Tohoku region, 320 kilometers (200 miles) northeast of Tokyo. It triggered a huge tsunami that left crippling damage in its wake. More than 13,000 people drowned, and thousands of buildings and homes were reduced to rubble. As people assessed the damage, they made the most frightening discovery of all: the Fukushima #1 nuclear power plant was seriously damaged and three of its six reactors were heading for meltdowns. Workers tried desperately-but unsuccessfully-to save them. Explosions and fires released radioactivity into the air. Within days the Japanese government declared a 20-kilometer (12-mile) evacuation zone. The future of the plant, the long-term health of those exposed to radiation, and the effects on the environment remained uncertain. Learn more about this massive catastrophe as Dr. Fred Bortz examines both the human tragedy and the scientific implications of the nuclear meltdown. Compare this disaster to similar nuclear events in the United States and in Ukraine, and move ahead with Dr. Bortz as he explores the global debate about the future of nuclear power and alternative sources of energy."--Publisher's description
Collision course! : cosmic impacts and life on earth by
Fred Bortz(
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4 editions published between 2001 and 2014 in English and held by 524 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of past cosmic collisions and how people are preparing for future impacts
4 editions published between 2001 and 2014 in English and held by 524 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of past cosmic collisions and how people are preparing for future impacts
The electron by
Fred Bortz(
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the story of the discovery of the first subatomic particle and how it revolutionized understanding of the atom in chemistry and led to the new field of electronics
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the story of the discovery of the first subatomic particle and how it revolutionized understanding of the atom in chemistry and led to the new field of electronics
Martian fossils on earth? : the story of meteorite ALH 84001 by
Fred Bortz(
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5 editions published between 1997 and 2014 in English and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the study of a meteorite found in Antarctica in 1984 and why it is thought to come from Mars, examining how the scientific process works
5 editions published between 1997 and 2014 in English and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the study of a meteorite found in Antarctica in 1984 and why it is thought to come from Mars, examining how the scientific process works
The quark by
Fred Bortz(
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 371 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses quarks, fundamental particles that make up protons, neutrons, and other subatomic particles, and describes the process by which scientists came to "detect" them
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 371 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses quarks, fundamental particles that make up protons, neutrons, and other subatomic particles, and describes the process by which scientists came to "detect" them
Superstuff! : materials that have changed our lives by
Fred Bortz(
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the development of new metals, alloys, ceramics, and polymers that can conduct energy more efficiently than traditionally used materials
1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the development of new metals, alloys, ceramics, and polymers that can conduct energy more efficiently than traditionally used materials
Catastrophe! : great engineering failure--and success by
Fred Bortz(
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2 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This title in the Scientific American mysteries of science series presents some spectacular engineering failures and what was learned in their aftermath
2 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This title in the Scientific American mysteries of science series presents some spectacular engineering failures and what was learned in their aftermath
The proton by
Fred Bortz(
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 365 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A look into the discovery of the most fundamental subatomic particle in nature, the proton, which determines why elements have different physical and chemical properties
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 365 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A look into the discovery of the most fundamental subatomic particle in nature, the proton, which determines why elements have different physical and chemical properties
Beyond Jupiter : the story of planetary astronomer Heidi Hammel by
Fred Bortz(
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4 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Details the life and major accomplishments of planetary astronomer Heidi Hammel, who studies both Jupiter and Neptune
4 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Details the life and major accomplishments of planetary astronomer Heidi Hammel, who studies both Jupiter and Neptune
The photon by
Fred Bortz(
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A look into the discovery of the photon, a bundle of pure energy with no mass
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A look into the discovery of the photon, a bundle of pure energy with no mass
The neutron by
Fred Bortz(
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 338 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A look into the discovery of the neutron, which completed our picture of the structure of the atom and enabled us to explain the existence of isotopes and understand how nuclear fission occurs
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 338 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A look into the discovery of the neutron, which completed our picture of the structure of the atom and enabled us to explain the existence of isotopes and understand how nuclear fission occurs
The neutrino by
Fred Bortz(
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 313 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells how the neutrino, an almost massless subatomic particle without a charge, was discovered and helped to explain the process of radioactive decay
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 313 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells how the neutrino, an almost massless subatomic particle without a charge, was discovered and helped to explain the process of radioactive decay
Seven wonders of space technology by
Fred Bortz(
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3 editions published between 2011 and 2014 in English and held by 283 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In this book, we'll explore seven wonders of space technology. Scientists and engineers have built vehicles and equipment to explore the farthest reaches of the solar system. Orbiting satellites and telescopes have given us everything from more accurate weather reports to glimpses back to the beginning of the universe. International teams have built an orbiting space laboratory and are working on plans for human lunar settlements and missions to other planets. Learn about the people and the science behind these amazing advances in space technology."--Amazon.com
3 editions published between 2011 and 2014 in English and held by 283 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In this book, we'll explore seven wonders of space technology. Scientists and engineers have built vehicles and equipment to explore the farthest reaches of the solar system. Orbiting satellites and telescopes have given us everything from more accurate weather reports to glimpses back to the beginning of the universe. International teams have built an orbiting space laboratory and are working on plans for human lunar settlements and missions to other planets. Learn about the people and the science behind these amazing advances in space technology."--Amazon.com
Techno-matter : the materials behind the marvels by
Fred Bortz(
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2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Materials science and engineering is a field so exciting and important that our grand technologies would not exist without it. Nature gives us natural resources. Materials scientists and engineers transform those resources into human-made materials. Modern examples of techno-matter include plastics, semi-conductors, superconductors, metallic alloys, ceramics, superadhesives, supermagnets and combinations of other substances that we have not yet imagined
2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Materials science and engineering is a field so exciting and important that our grand technologies would not exist without it. Nature gives us natural resources. Materials scientists and engineers transform those resources into human-made materials. Modern examples of techno-matter include plastics, semi-conductors, superconductors, metallic alloys, ceramics, superadhesives, supermagnets and combinations of other substances that we have not yet imagined
Astrobiology by
Fred Bortz(
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3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 224 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Astrobiologists compare life on Earth to signs of life on other planets, study space mission photos, and listen for signals from alien civilizations. Learn all about this cool and amazing research in this fast-paced peek into future life!
3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 224 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Astrobiologists compare life on Earth to signs of life on other planets, study space mission photos, and listen for signals from alien civilizations. Learn all about this cool and amazing research in this fast-paced peek into future life!
Mind tools : the science of artificial intelligence by
Fred Bortz(
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2 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 206 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the science of artificial intelligence including the development of the computer and its importance in day-to-day life
2 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 206 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the science of artificial intelligence including the development of the computer and its importance in day-to-day life
To the young scientist : reflections on doing and living science by
Fred Bortz(
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1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Well-known scientists from a variety of fields tell how they developed an interest in science, how they got where they are today, and things to think about when considering a career in science
1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Well-known scientists from a variety of fields tell how they developed an interest in science, how they got where they are today, and things to think about when considering a career in science
The big bang theory : Edwin Hubble and the origins of the universe by
Fred Bortz(
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2 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the astonomer Edwin Powell Hubble
2 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the astonomer Edwin Powell Hubble
Physics : decade by decade by
Fred Bortz(
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5 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 141 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Looks at the history of physics throughout the twentieth-century
5 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 141 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Looks at the history of physics throughout the twentieth-century
Seven wonders of exploration technology by
Fred Bortz(
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4 editions published between 2010 and 2014 in English and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes seven major developments in technology that make possible new discoveries about the universe, including undersea exploration devices, the Hubble space telescope, and the Large Hadron Collider
4 editions published between 2010 and 2014 in English and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes seven major developments in technology that make possible new discoveries about the universe, including undersea exploration devices, the Hubble space telescope, and the Large Hadron Collider
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Accidents Antarctica Artificial intelligence Asteroids--Collisions with Earth Astronautics Astronomers Boiling water reactors--Accidents Challenger (Spacecraft) Comets--Collisions with Earth Computers Electrons Engineering Expanding universe Exploration of outer space Fossils Galaxies Hammel, Heidi Hubble, Edwin, Japan--Fukushima-ken Life on other planets Mars (Planet) Materials Meteorites Microstructure Neutrinos Neutrons Nuclear energy--Safety measures Nuclear power plants--Accidents Nuclear reactor accidents Outer space Particles (Nuclear physics) Photons Physics Physics--Study and teaching Planetary scientists Protons Quarks Research Science--Vocational guidance Scientific apparatus and instruments Scientists Space biology Space vehicles Superconductors Synthetic products System failures (Engineering) Tsunami damage United States Women astronomers Women scientists
