oppenheimer, j. robert

Presents a comprehensive examination into the secret operations at Los Alamos, New Mexico during World War Two, and describes the role that Robert Oppenheimer and other scientists played on the Manhattan Project and the development of the atomic bomb.

Chronicles the history of the atomic bomb and discusses events happening around the world during its creation. Includes a time line and an index.

Published in conjunction with the BBC/WGBH television series Oppenheimer, produced by Peter Goodchild and written by Peter Prince.

Illuminates his role as a consultant to the United States Government on matters of atomic energy and his unpopular reversal concerning the use of nuclear weapons.

Traces the life of the physicist who headed the Manhattan Project which developed the first atomic bomb.

Profiles the life and work of inventor J. Robert Oppenheimer, describing his education and career as a physicist and his role as director of the Manhattan Project, as well as his personal life. Includes activities and related Web sites.

"A biography of Albert Einstein, with profiles of two prominent individuals, who are associated through the influences they had on one another, the successes they achieved, or the goals they worked toward. Includes recommended readings and web sites"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a brief, illustrated, biography of physcist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, the leader of the team of scientists that developed and constructed the world's first atomic bomb.

Chronicles the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, focusing on how his work on the atomic bomb helped him become one of the most iconic figures of the twentieth century.

Mixes fact and fiction in a graphic novel about the scientists behind the atomic bomb project.