A riveting graphic novel adaptation of the award-winning nonfiction book Bomb—the fascinating and frightening true story of the creation of the destructive force that birthed the arms race and the Cold War.
In December 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. This is the story of the plotting, the risk taking, deceit, and genius that created the world's most formidable weapon. This is the story of the atomic bomb.
The New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin's award-winning nonfiction book has been reimagined in the graphic novel format with full-color illustrations from Nick Bertozzi, the bestselling author of Shackleton: Antarctic Odyssey.
Title alpha Bomb (Graphic Novel Edition): The Race to Build
Level High-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus
Pages Count 256
Genre Nonfiction
Topics History of the atomic bomb. World War II (1939-1945). Soviet Secret service. British Secret Service. Commando operations. Vemork, Norway. Operation Freshman, 1942. Espionage. Military technology. Guerilla operations. Scientists.
Lexile GN640L
Trim Size 8 1/2" x 6"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2023-01-23
JLG Release Date May 2023
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
High-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
High-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus
High-Interest Nonfiction Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
Nonfiction topics and approaches that will attract reluctant and avid readers alike.