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 three 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 group of scientists was hidden away at Los Alamos. This is the story of the plotting, risk taking, deceit, and genius that created the world's most formidable weapon. This is the story of the atomic bomb.

A gripping middle grade non fiction narrative of the race between countries, spies, and scientists to create the first atomic bomb? A National Book Award finalist.

About the Author
Steve Sheinkin, a reformed textbook writer, has dedicated his recent career to making up for his previous sins by writing gripping narratives that would never make it past the school board. He is the author of several fascinating books on American history, such as The Notorious Benedict Arnold, which won the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for nonfiction. He lives in Saratoga Springs, New York.


Book Information
ISBN 9781250050649
Author Steve Sheinkin
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Square Fish
Publisher Palgrave USA