Bomb: The Race to Build-and Steal-The World's Most Dangerous Weapon (Newbery Honor Book) Bomb
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0545617499
ISBN 13
9780545617499
Category
+NF
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Publication Year
2019
Publisher
Pages
266
Description
The true story of the race to create the most dangerous weapon in history―perfect for middle grade readers and history enthusiasts
In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned 3 continents.
In Great Britain and the United States, Soviet spies worked their way into the scientific community; in Norway, a commando force slipped behind enemy lines to attack German heavy-water manufacturing; and deep in the desert, one brilliant group of scientists was hidden away at a remote site at Los Alamos. This is the story of the plotting, the risk-taking, the deceit, and genius that created the world's most formidable weapon. This is the story of the atomic bomb.
Bomb is an acclaimed nonfiction book from award-winning author Steve Sheinkin.
A 2012 National Book Awards finalist for Young People's Literature
A 2012 Washington Post
A Best Kids Books of the Year title
A 2013 Newbery Honor book (from Amzon)
In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned 3 continents.
In Great Britain and the United States, Soviet spies worked their way into the scientific community; in Norway, a commando force slipped behind enemy lines to attack German heavy-water manufacturing; and deep in the desert, one brilliant group of scientists was hidden away at a remote site at Los Alamos. This is the story of the plotting, the risk-taking, the deceit, and genius that created the world's most formidable weapon. This is the story of the atomic bomb.
Bomb is an acclaimed nonfiction book from award-winning author Steve Sheinkin.
A 2012 National Book Awards finalist for Young People's Literature
A 2012 Washington Post
A Best Kids Books of the Year title
A 2013 Newbery Honor book (from Amzon)
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