The ultimate weapon : the race to develop the atomic bomb / Ed T. Sullivan.

Author/creator Sullivan, Edward T., 1966-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Holiday House, ©2007.
Description182 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm
Subjects

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.
Abstract 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.
Local noteLittle-346327--305131051920U
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 163-168) and index.
LCCN 2005050330
ISBN0823418553
ISBN9780823418558

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 355.8 SU536U ✔ Available Place Hold