In Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon, renowned author Steve Sheinkin unveils the astonishing and harrowing narrative of the atom bomb's creation. This New York Times bestselling work is tailored perfectly for middle grade readers and history buffs. With vivid storytelling, Sheinkin takes you back to December 1938, when a German chemist stumbled upon a groundbreaking revelation: a Uranium atom could split when near radioactive material. This pivotal discovery ignited an intense global competition, shaping the course of World War II and beyond.
As the plot unfolds, readers will encounter Soviet spies infiltrating scientific circles in the UK and the USA, a daring commando strike in Norway targeting German heavy-water production, and a team of brilliant scientists clandestinely working at Los Alamos. Readers will be captivated by tales of treachery, ingenuity, and the high stakes that surrounded the race to develop the most destructive weapon known to humankind.
Bomb has not only received accolades such as a Newbery Honor and a National Book Awards finalist distinction but has also been listed among the Washington Post's Best Kids Books of the Year. Its dual audience of young adults and curious adults makes it an essential read, as it offers a fresh perspective on a subject often deemed 'boring.'
The Wall Street Journal lauds it as a superb nonfiction account that can engage even less-than-enthusiastic history students. Furthermore, The Bulletin emphasizes the pulse-pounding excitement of Sheinkin’s writing, poised to leave readers—young and old—on the edge of their seats, eager for more.
Explore the complex web of betrayal, brilliance, and boldness that defined a historical epoch and led to one of humanity’s most transformative inventions!
