Bibliograph

The invention of the atomic bomb, by Clara MacCarald

Type

Label

The invention of the atomic bomb, by Clara MacCarald

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 31-32) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-11

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The invention of the atomic bomb

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

971496908

Responsibility statement

by Clara MacCarald

Series statement

Engineering that made America

Summary

Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the atomic bomb. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research

Table Of Contents

Fast facts and timeline -- A dangerous discovery -- Research for the war effort -- A secret laboratory -- A fireball in the desert -- The atomic age -- Think about it

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification