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Bomb : the race to build and steal the world's most dangerous weapon Cover Image Book Book

Bomb : the race to build and steal the world's most dangerous weapon

Sheinkin, Steve. (Author).

Summary: 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, dealing with the tiniest of particles, launched a cut-throat race that would span three continents. The players were the greatest scientists, the most expert spies, hardened military commandos, and some of the most ruthless dictators who ever lived. The prize: military dominance over the entire world. 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. --

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  • ISBN: 9781596434875 (hc)
  • ISBN: 1596434872 (hc)
  • Physical Description: print
    266 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Roaring Brook Press, [2012]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. [243]-259) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Prologue -- Part I: Three-Way Race -- Part 2: Chain Reactions -- Part 3: How to Build an Atomic Bomb -- Part 4: Final Assembly -- Epilogue -- Race to Trinity -- Source Notes -- Quotation Notes -- Acknowledgements -- Photo Credits -- Index.
Target Audience Note:
920L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader UG 6.9 10 10 153499

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Genre: Young adult literature.

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  • 4 of 7 copies available at Lackawanna County Library System.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Abington Community Library JUV 623.4511 SHEINKI (Text) 50687011226639 Juv Nonfiction Available -
Albright Memorial Library YOUNG ADULT 623.4511 SHEINKI (Text) 50686014689876 Adult Nonfiction Checked Out 09/19/2016
Albright Memorial Library YOUNG ADULT 623.4511 SHEINKI (Text) 50686014689884 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Albright Memorial Library YOUNG ADULT 623.4511 SHEINKI (Text) 50686015214955 Storage Available -
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library YOUNG ADULT 623.4 SHEINKI (Text) 50686015066728 Main Floor Available -
North Pocono Public Library YOUNG ADULT 623.4511 SHEINKI (Text) 50691010653413 Young Adult Nonfiction Checked Out 04/25/2024
Valley Community Library YOUNG ADULT 623.4511 SHEINKI (Text) 50690010909619 Adult Nonfiction Checked Out 04/20/2024

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