Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon
by Steve Sheinkin
Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin holds a highly rated rating of 4.12 out of 5, based on 11.2K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 266 pages.
About Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
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 a 2012 National Book Awards finalist for Young People's Literature. Bomb is a 2012 Washington Post Best Kids Books of the Year title.Bomb is a 2013 Newbery Honor book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Steve Sheinkin |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 266 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, History, Science |
| Average Rating | 4.12 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,164 |
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Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon is categorized as Non-Fiction, History, Science. Its primary genre classification is Science.
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Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon was written by Steve Sheinkin. It was first published in 2012.
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The ISBN-13 for Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon is 9781596434880.0.
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