Bomb: The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon (Newbery Honor Book & National Book Award Finalist)

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New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents the fascinating and frightening true story of the creation behind the most destructive force that caused the arms race and the Cold War A Newbery Honor book A National Book Awards finalist for Young People's Literature A Washington PostBest Kids Books of the Year title 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 three 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, led by "father of the atomic bomb" J. Robert Oppenheimer, 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. Don’t miss out on these exciting true stories by Steve Sheinkin, perfect for all historians! ● Impossible Escape: A True Story of Survival and Heroism in Nazi Europe ● Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown ● Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across America ● Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team ● Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War ● The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights ● Bomb: The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon (A Newbery Honor Book–also available in Graphic Novel!) ● The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery …and more!
ASIN: 1596434872
VSKU: DBV.1596434872.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Sheinkin, Steve
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!
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