Bomb: The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
By Steve Sheinkin.
Description
The true story of the race to create the most dangerous weapon in history―perfect for middle grade readers and history enthusiasts 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 launched a scientific race that spanned 3 continents.In Great Britain and the United States, Soviet spies worked their way into the scientific community; in Norway, a commando force slipped behind enemy lines to attack German heavy-water manufacturing; and deep in the desert, one brilliant g...
ISBN(s)
1250050642, 9781250050649
