When did Steve Sheinkin Write bomb?
2012
Bomb (book)
| Author | Steve Sheinkin |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Roaring Brook Press |
| Publication date | 2012 |
Where does bomb by Steve Sheinkin take place?
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 group of scientists was hidden away at a remote site at Los Alamos.
What happened in the book bomb?
Paul Tibbets and his crew of the Enola Gay to drop the first atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima. When that fails to elicit unconditional surrender from Japan, the city of Nagasaki is bombed three days later. The world is stunned by the ferocity of the new weapon, and Japan surrenders, ending World War II.
Who are the characters in the book bomb?
Characters
- Robert Oppenheimer.
- Harry Gold.
- Klaus Fuchs.
- Leslie Groves.
- Theodore Hall.
- Knut Haukelid.
- President Harry Truman.
- Scientists.
Who is bomb by?
Steve Sheinkin
Bomb/Authors
What is the theme of bomb?
Bomb: The Race to Build — and Steal — the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin (Flash Point/Roaring Brook) While comprehensive in his synthesis of the political, historical, and scientific aspects of the creation of the first nuclear weapon, Sheinkin focuses his account with an extremely alluring angle: the …
Who is the protagonist in bomb?
Robert Oppenheimer
Robert Oppenheimer is our clear protagonist: We root for him to “win” the arms race throughout the entire book.
What age is the book bomb for?
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250050649 |
|---|---|
| Sales rank: | 22,321 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d) |
| Lexile: | 920L (what’s this?) |
| Age Range: | 10 – 14 Years |
How many pages is bomb?
272
Bomb/Page count
