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Bomb: The Race to Build--And Steal--The World's Most Dangerous Weapon

Bomb: The Race to Build--And Steal--The World's Most Dangerous Weapon Paperback - 2018

by Steve Sheinkin

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This gripping Newbery Honor Book and National Book Award finalist chronicles the race between Great Britain, the United States, and the Soviets during World War II to create the first atomic bomb. OA superb tale of an era and an effort that forever changed our world."N"Kirkus, " starred review. Photos.

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Square Fish, 2018. Paperback. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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  • Title Bomb: The Race to Build--And Steal--The World's Most Dangerous Weapon
  • Author Steve Sheinkin
  • Binding Paperback
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 304
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Square Fish
  • Date 2018
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G1250050642I3N10
  • ISBN 9781250050649 / 1250050642
  • Weight 1.08 lbs (0.49 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 in (22.61 x 15.24 x 1.78 cm)
  • Ages 10 to 14 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 9
  • Reading level 920
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1940's
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
  • Library of Congress subjects World War, 1939-1945 - Secret service -, World War, 1939-1945 - Secret service -
  • Dewey Decimal Code 623.451

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About the author

Steve Sheinkin is the award-winning author of several fascinating books on American history, including The Notorious Benedict Arnold, which won the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults and the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for nonfiction. His recent book Bomb was a Newbery Honor Book, National Book Award finalist, and winner of the Sibert Award as well as theYALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults. He lives in Saratoga Springs, NY