Bomb (Graphic Novel): The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon

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In December 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. This is the story of the plotting, the risk taking, deceit, and genius that created the world's most formidable weapon. This is the story of the atomic bomb. The New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin's award-winning nonfiction book has been reimagined in the graphic novel format with full-color illustrations from Nick Bertozzi, the bestselling author of Shackleton: Antarctic Odyssey.

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"[T]he author expertly juggles multiple plotlines to tell a coherent tale at breakneck speed... A heady whirl of science and spycraft made even more immediate (and frightening) by strong visuals." --Kirkus, starred review

"In this haunting, dramatic graphic novel, the original Sheinkin book about the Manhattan Project is seamlessly transformed into a new format." --The Bulletin of the Center of Children's Books, starred review

"Sheinkin's work of award-winning narrative nonfiction is here sharpened by the author's own graphic adaptation--and portrayed through Bertozzi's skillful cartooning." --Horn Book, starred review

"Sheinkin and Bertozzi take the story of one of the most significant events in recent world history and make it accessible to all readers, regardless of background knowledge." --School Library Journal, starred review

"Triumphant, thrilling and, at times, heartbreaking... [Bomb] offers an accessible way to learn about one of the most significant inventions in human history." --Shelf Awareness

"Sheinkin once again shows his versatility with this simple yet powerful format shift." --Booklist

"[Makes] the complicated science and politics behind the development of the first atomic bombs understandable." --School Library Connection

Author Bio

Steve Sheinkin is an acclaimed author whose accolades include a Newbery Honor, three Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, a Sibert Medal, and three National Book Award finalist honors. Sheinkin lives in Saratoga Springs, New York, with his wife and two children. stevesheinkin.com Nick Bertozzi has written and drawn many comics over the years, including Becoming Andy Warhol, The Salon, Lewis & Clark, and the New York Times bestseller Shackleton: Antarctic Odyssey. Bertozzi has won two Harvey awards and has taught cartooning at the School of Visual Arts since 2003. He lives in Queens, New York, with his wife and daughters. nickbertozzi.com