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The ultimate weapon : the race to develop the atomic bomb /
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| Author |
Sullivan, Edward T., 1966-
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| Call Number |
355.825119 SUL |
| Publisher |
New York : Holiday House, |
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Subject
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Manhattan Project (U.S.) -- History.
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Atomic bomb -- United States -- History.
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| Title Statement |
The ultimate weapon : the race to develop the atomic bomb / Edward T. Sullivan. |
| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
182 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm. |
| Contents |
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. |
| 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. |
| Bibliography Note |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-168) and index. |
| Awards Notes |
Young Hoosier Book Award, 2009-2010, 6-8 Nominee. |
| ISBN |
0823418553 |
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9780823418558 |
| LCCN |
2005050330 |
| Hold Requests |
1 |
| Bib No. |
1142479 |