atomic bomb

Explains why the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima during World War II, features excerpts from speeches, letters, diaries, and other primary source materials that provide insights into events, and includes photographs and opinions from historians.

A narrative describing the events surrounding the atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in early August 1945, the devastation and deaths that resulted from it, and the surrender that ended World War II.

An illustrated overview of the Second World War atomic bombing of Hiroshima that covers the scientific and political lead-up to the bombing, as well as its immediate and long-term impact on Japan and the world.

Contains eighteen articles that document the history of the atomic bomb, discussing the discovery of fission, the Manhattan Project, the decision to use the bomb against Japan, and the aftermath.

In 1945, having joined his father at Los Alamos, where he and other scientists are working on a secret project to end World War II, thirteen-year-old Stephen becomes caught in a web of secrecy and intrigue.

Describes the events surrounding the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the devastating destruction of these cities, and the eventual Japanese surrender and end of World War II. Uses photographs to detail the events recorded in the book.

Contains source documents and illustrations that provide information about the atomic bomb, covering the development of the bomb, the decision to use the bomb against Japan, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the historical debate, and the response to the bomb. Includes critical-thinking questions.

Discusses the events and decisions that led to the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, particularly Truman's role as decision maker and initiator of the act.

Presents the history of how and why the hydrogen bomb was created, revealing the behind-the-scenes scientific and political drama in which the United States and the former Soviet Union played major roles.

While on detention for disrupting a science lesson, Kenneth and Aleesa are transported to 1939 where they try to protect the privacy and even the life of Albert Einstein as he struggles to decide whether he should help build an atomic bomb to stop Hitler.