| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
266 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [243]-259) and index. |
| Contents |
Three-way race -- Chain reactions -- How to build an atomic bomb -- Final assembly. |
| Summary |
Recounts the scientific discoveries that enabled atom splitting, the military intelligence operations that occurred in rival countries, and the work of brilliant scientists hidden at Los Alamos. |
| Study Program |
AR RL 6.9 10.0 153499 PCMS. |
| Awards |
Newbery Honor Book, 2013 |
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Sibert Medal, 2013 |
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YALSA Nonfiction Award Winner, 2013 |
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National Book Award Finalist, 2013 |
| Subject |
Atomic bomb -- History.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Secret service -- Soviet Union.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Secret service -- Great Britain.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Commando operations -- Norway -- Vemork.
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Operation Freshman, 1942.
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Atomic bomb -- Germany -- History.
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| Genre/Form |
War and conflict
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| Added Title |
Race to build and steal the world's most dangerous weapon |
| ISBN |
9781596434875 (hc) |
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1596434872 (hc) |
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