Bomb: The Race to Build and Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon Age Rating: What Age Is It Right For?

Recommended Age:
11
+
Best for independent readers who enjoy fast-paced, narrative-driven nonfiction with spy thriller energy and serious historical stakes.

About the Book

A fast-paced nonfiction account of the scientists, spies, and soldiers involved in the race to build the atomic bomb during World War II.

Content Ratings

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No Romance
No romantic content.
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Moderate Themes
Sustained themes of wartime moral complexity, espionage, and the devastating consequences of weapons development.
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Moderate Violence
References to the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and wartime violence, handled factually.
Bomb: The Race to Build and Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin Book Cover
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Author:
Steve Sheinkin
Genre:
Nonfiction
Published:
2012
Page Count:
266
Ages:
11
+

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