Why read Bomb?

Book cover of Bomb: The Race to Build--And Steal--The World's Most Dangerous Weapon

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In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: when placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents. In Great Britain and the United States, Soviet spies worked their way into…

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2 authors picked Bomb as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Sandra V. McGee

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A good example of history written in a creative nonfiction style. The development of the atomic bomb is a complicated and complex story, but this author makes it interesting.

From Sandra's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

William L. McGee

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Many books have been written about the development of the atomic bomb, most of them more technical than the average reader wants or needs. That is why I’m recommending this book. Don’t let the “Perfect for middle grade readers” in the Amazon book description put you off. The book was factual, yet read like a spy thriller. The only thing I missed was a cast of characters in the front matter, so I created a list as I read.

From William's list on the atomic bomb tests at the Bikini Atoll in 1946.