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Bomb: The Race to Build and Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin

Episode Summary

The fascinating and frightening true story of the creation of the most destructive force in the world. 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.

Episode Notes

Enjoy our presentation of Bomb : the Race to Build and Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon written by Steve Sheinkin and published by Roaring Brook Press. The fascinating and frightening true story of the creation of the most destructive force in the world. 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.

This title was awarded the Newberry Medal in 2016.

Bomb is recommended for ages 12 and up for violence. Please see Common Sense Media for more information and reviews. http://bit.ly/Bomb_Reviews

This title is available as an audiobook on Libby by Overdrive.

Libby Audiobook - http://bit.ly/Bomb_LibbyAudio

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Music: Dub the Uke (excerpt) by Kara Square (c) copyright 2016. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/53340