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Bomb : the race to build and steal the world's most dangerous weapon / Steve Sheinkin.
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. -- Provided by bookflap.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781596434875 (hc)
- ISBN: 1596434872 (hc)
- Physical Description: 266 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Roaring Brook Press, [2012]
- Copyright: ©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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- 6 of 7 copies available at York County Libraries.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Dover Area Community Library | Kids 623.4 SHE Nonfiction (Text) | 34217000642546 | Childrens Area | Available | - |
| Guthrie Memorial Library: Hanover's Public Library | Kids 623.4 SHE Nonfiction (Text) | 34007002057979 | Childrens Area | Available | - |
| Kreutz Creek Valley Library | Kids 623.4 SHE Nonfiction (Text) | 34261000419562 | Childrens Area | Available | - |
| Martin Library | Kids J623.4 SHE Nonfiction (Text) | 33454004633830 | Childrens Area | Available | - |
| Paul Smith Library of Southern York County | Kids 623.4 SHE Nonfiction (Text) | 34318000974705 | Childrens Area | Available | - |
| York Academy Regional Charter School- Lower School | Kids 623.4 SHE Nonfiction (Text) | 33454005170006 | York Academy Charter School | Available | - |
