Relates how scientists in several countries over a period of many years conducted research that ultimately led to the invention of the atomic bomb, which was then used against Japan in the hope of ending World War II.
Record details
ISBN:9781583402139 :
ISBN:1583402136 :
Physical Description:print 31 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 22 cm.
Publisher:North Mankato, MN : Smart Apple Media, c2003.
Content descriptions
General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The search for a superbomb -- Splitting the atom -- America enters the war -- The Manhatten Project -- Testing the atomic bomb -- An important meeting -- A secret plan -- The target cities -- Hiroshima is bombed -- Death of a city and its people -- Nagasaki is bombed.
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