**A young readers edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus was the inspiration for the blockbuster film, Oppenheimer.This brand-new edition introduces the next generation to one of the twentieth century's most iconic and complex global figures.**J. Robert Oppenheimer was a brilliant physicist who led the American effort to build the atomic bomb during World War II, and who later...

**A young readers edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus was the inspiration for the blockbuster film, Oppenheimer.This brand-new edition introduces the next generation to one of the twentieth century's most iconic and complex global figures.**J. Robert Oppenheimer was a brilliant physicist who led the American effort to build the atomic bomb during World War II, and who later...

Perfect for middle grade readers and history enthusiasts, New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents the fascinating and frightening true story of the creation behind the most destructive force that birthed the arms race and the Cold War in Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon.A Newbery Honor bookA National Boo...

The Cold War explores the secrets of the Cold War. The superpowers never fought openly on a battlefield. Instead, they attacked one another by underhand means—spying, propaganda, secret operations, and guerrilla wars.

"All About Robert Oppenheimer: A Kid's Guide to the Father of the Atomic Bomb" takes young readers on a journey through the life of one of history's most brilliant and controversial scientists. From his early love of learning to leading the top-secret Manhattan Project, this book explores how Oppenheimer helped change the world forever. But with great discovery came great responsibility—how did he feel about creating the world's most powerful weapon? Packed with fascinating facts, real-lif...