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The ultimate weapon : the race to develop the atomic bomb Cover Image Book

The ultimate weapon : the race to develop the atomic bomb

Sullivan, Edward T. 1966- (Author).

Summary: 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: print
    182 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm
  • Edition: 1st edition
  • Publisher: New York : Holiday House, [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.

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Subject:
Manhattan Project (U.S.) History
Atomic bomb United States History

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  • 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Jacksonville Main Library YA 355.8251 SUL (Text) 36015000116760 Young Adult Nonfiction Available -
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