The ultimate weapon : the race to develop the atomic bomb / Ed T. Sullivan.
Traces the evolution of the atomic bomb, detailing the scientific developments, the Nazi nuclear arms program, the commitment by the United States to win the nuclear arms race, and the events leading to Hiroshima.
Record details
- ISBN: 0823418553
- ISBN: 9780823418558
- Physical Description: 182 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm
- Edition: 1st edition
- Publisher: New York : Holiday House, [2007]
- Copyright: ©2007
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-168) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Weapons of mass destruction -- Race for the bomb -- Dangerous science -- Manhattan project -- Secret cities, secret lives -- Saboteurs and spies -- Trinity -- Judgment day -- Rain of ruin -- Aftermath -- Postscript -- Appendix -- Chronology -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Suggestions for further reading -- Websites -- Glossary -- Index.
- Target Audience Note:
- 1170L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG+ 9.5 6 117267.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Manhattan Project (U.S.) > History.
Atomic bomb > United States > History.
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | YA 355.8251 SUL (Text) | 36015000116760 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
