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

Name: Bomb: The Race to Build and Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
ISBN: 9781596434875

by Steve Sheinkin

Robert F. · 2013 · Winner

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Flash PointSeptember 4, 2012Children's Nonfiction HistoryISBN 9781596434875

Award History

Award	Year	Status	Citation
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal	2013	Winner	“Bomb by Steve Sheinkin”

About This Book

The thrilling true story of the race to build the atomic bomb—from the theoretical science to the espionage to the test at Trinity. Steve Sheinkin's narrative nonfiction masterpiece reads like a thriller. Winner of the Robert F. Sibert Medal 2013, National Book Award finalist, and Newbery Honor.

About the Author

Steve SheinkinAmerican

Steve Sheinkin (born 1968) is an American author of suspenseful nonfiction history books primarily for young adults. A former history textbook writer, he transitioned to full-time writing engaging historical narratives in 2008, with notable works including Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon (Newbery Honor and Sibert Medal winner), The Port Chicago 50, Fallout, Undefeated, and Impossible Escape. His books have earned three National Book Award finalist honors, three Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, and the 2020 Margaret A. Read more →