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Bomb: the race to build--and steal--the world's most dangerous weapon
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Published:
New York : Flash Point, 2012.
Physical Desc:
266 pages : ill. ; 24 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: UG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 10
Lexile measure:
920L
Status:
16 copies, 1 person is on the wait list.
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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.

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Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781596434875, 9780545617499, 1596434872
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 6.9, 10 Points
Lexile measure:
920

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [243]-248) and index.
Description
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.
Awards
Newbery Honor Book, 2013
Awards
Sibert Medal, 2013
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APA Citation (style guide)

Sheinkin, S. (2012). Bomb: the race to build--and steal--the world's most dangerous weapon. New York, Flash Point.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Sheinkin, Steve. 2012. Bomb: The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon. New York, Flash Point.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Sheinkin, Steve, Bomb: The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon. New York, Flash Point, 2012.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Sheinkin, Steve. Bomb: The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon. New York, Flash Point, 2012.

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