media Archives - Fred Bortz

Discover Janet’s Planet

July 12, 2011May 29, 2011 by Fred Bortz

I just learned about a TV production that is sure to excite young viewers about the universe.

Even though I’m not blogging much due to a fast-track book commitment, I decided to share this news release. (Source: http://www.seig-pr.com/janetsplanet.pdf)

Japanese Nuclear Crisis: TMI, Chernobyl, or In-between

July 12, 2011March 17, 2011 by Fred Bortz

My favorite chapter from my 1995 book Catastrophe! Great Engineering Failure–and Success is the one where I discuss two very different nuclear reactor accidents, Three Mile Island and Chernobyl. It is my favorite because of the way I ended it. That ending applies to the current situation at the reactors in Fukushima, Japan.

For people who love good children’s science books

July 12, 2011December 6, 2010 by Fred Bortz

I’ve bitten the bullet and created a Facebook page for myself as an author of children’s science books. If you know teachers or librarians who care about good science books for children, or middle graders and teens who might enjoy interacting with an author on Facebook, please send them my way! Scientifically yours, “Dr. Fred” … Read more