Description
A riveting graphic novel adaptation of the award-winning nonfiction book, Bomb ―the fascinating and frightening true story of the creation behind the most destructive force that birthed the arms race and the Cold War. 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 the scientific community, in Norway, a commando force slipped behind enemy lines to attack German heavy-water manufacturing, and deep in the desert, one brilliant group of scientists was hidden away at a remote site at Los Alamos. This is the story of the plotting, the risk-taking, the deceit, and genius that created the world’s most formidable weapon. This is the story of the atomic bomb. New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin’s award-winning nonfiction book is now available reimagined in the graphic novel format. Full color illustrations from Nick Bertozzi are detailed and enriched with the nonfiction expertise Nick brings to the story as a beloved artist, comic book writer, and commercial illustrator who has written a couple of his own historical graphic novels, including Shackleton and Lewis & Clark . Accessible, gripping, and educational, this new edition of Bomb is perfect for young readers and adults alike. Praise for Bomb (2012): “This superb and exciting work of nonfiction would be a fine tonic for any jaded adolescent who thinks history is ‘boring.’ It’s also an excellent primer for adult readers who may have forgotten, or never learned, the remarkable story of how nuclear weaponry was first imagined, invented and deployed―and of how an international arms race began well before there was such a thing as an atomic bomb.” ― The Wall Street Journal “This is edge-of-the seat material that will resonate with YAs who clamor for true spy stories, and it will undoubtedly engross a cross-market audience of adults who dozed through the World War II unit in high school.” ― The Bulletin (starred review) Also by Steve Sheinkin: Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War Born to Fly: The First Women’s Air Race Across America The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery Which Way to the Wild West?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn’t Tell You About Westward Expansion King George: What Was His Problem?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn’t Tell You About the American Revolution Two Miserable Presidents: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn’t Tell You About the Civil War
Caroline Macfarlane –
I love Bomb and Steve Sheinkin’s other books. He is able to write narrative nonfiction in a way that is so compelling and interesting and I am always eager to learn more about history in his well-written books. With the Christopher Nolan Oppenheimer movie coming out this year, I think that conversations about what really happened at Los Alamos will be in the zeitgeist again, and I’m excited to have this book to share with young readers., I also like the graphic novel approach here — I think this serves as a good introduction point to the longer narrative nonfiction books and, in my opinion, the tone of the graphic panels matches the text perfectly. I am sure I’ll be recommending this book often throughout the coming year!
Caroline Macfarlane –
I love Bomb and Steve Sheinkin’s other books. He is able to write narrative nonfiction in a way that is so compelling and interesting and I am always eager to learn more about history in his well-written books. With the Christopher Nolan Oppenheimer movie coming out this year, I think that conversations about what really happened at Los Alamos will be in the zeitgeist again, and I’m excited to have this book to share with young readers., I also like the graphic novel approach here — I think this serves as a good introduction point to the longer narrative nonfiction books and, in my opinion, the tone of the graphic panels matches the text perfectly. I am sure I’ll be recommending this book often throughout the coming year!
Caroline Macfarlane –
I love Bomb and Steve Sheinkin’s other books. He is able to write narrative nonfiction in a way that is so compelling and interesting and I am always eager to learn more about history in his well-written books. With the Christopher Nolan Oppenheimer movie coming out this year, I think that conversations about what really happened at Los Alamos will be in the zeitgeist again, and I’m excited to have this book to share with young readers., I also like the graphic novel approach here — I think this serves as a good introduction point to the longer narrative nonfiction books and, in my opinion, the tone of the graphic panels matches the text perfectly. I am sure I’ll be recommending this book often throughout the coming year!
Ann –
Bomb is the graphic novel adaptation of Steve Sheinkin’s book. This is the story of the creation of the atomic bomb. It gives an inside look into how the bomb was created and who was involved. I felt like the graphic novel was able to divide up the heavy factual information with appealing visuals to reach readers. I feel like this book will appeal to middle school readers and above.
Bert from Massachusetts –
I have read many articles about Oppenheimer and about Truman’s decision to drop the bomb. I have visited Los Alamos and its history museum. “Bomb” pulls it all together, adding a lot of interesting info. It is very well written and illustrated, and moves along briskly. I couldn’t put it down and read it in one sitting.
Ann –
Bomb is the graphic novel adaptation of Steve Sheinkin’s book. This is the story of the creation of the atomic bomb. It gives an inside look into how the bomb was created and who was involved. I felt like the graphic novel was able to divide up the heavy factual information with appealing visuals to reach readers. I feel like this book will appeal to middle school readers and above.
Bert from Massachusetts –
I have read many articles about Oppenheimer and about Truman’s decision to drop the bomb. I have visited Los Alamos and its history museum. “Bomb” pulls it all together, adding a lot of interesting info. It is very well written and illustrated, and moves along briskly. I couldn’t put it down and read it in one sitting.
Ann –
Bomb is the graphic novel adaptation of Steve Sheinkin’s book. This is the story of the creation of the atomic bomb. It gives an inside look into how the bomb was created and who was involved. I felt like the graphic novel was able to divide up the heavy factual information with appealing visuals to reach readers. I feel like this book will appeal to middle school readers and above.
Bert from Massachusetts –
I have read many articles about Oppenheimer and about Truman’s decision to drop the bomb. I have visited Los Alamos and its history museum. “Bomb” pulls it all together, adding a lot of interesting info. It is very well written and illustrated, and moves along briskly. I couldn’t put it down and read it in one sitting.
zack sutton –
I’ve been wanting to pick up Sheinkin’s original narrative nonfiction book, Bomb, for quite some time. I’m glad I was able to learn the story through graphic novel format, and I know this will reach a whole new audience of readers. This book took a very complex topic and presented it in a way that summarized while still detailing., The story is told in alternating perspectives of spy interrogation in the 1950s while flashing back to the creation of atomic bombs throughout 1940s. There was incredibly intense material, including the dropping of the bombs in Japan, but everything was shared in an age appropriate way. This would be a great way to introduce students to the basics of the a-bomb’s history and the beginnings of the Cold War and Arms Race. I’m interested in now trying the chapter book to see what more information was included.
zack sutton –
I’ve been wanting to pick up Sheinkin’s original narrative nonfiction book, Bomb, for quite some time. I’m glad I was able to learn the story through graphic novel format, and I know this will reach a whole new audience of readers. This book took a very complex topic and presented it in a way that summarized while still detailing., The story is told in alternating perspectives of spy interrogation in the 1950s while flashing back to the creation of atomic bombs throughout 1940s. There was incredibly intense material, including the dropping of the bombs in Japan, but everything was shared in an age appropriate way. This would be a great way to introduce students to the basics of the a-bomb’s history and the beginnings of the Cold War and Arms Race. I’m interested in now trying the chapter book to see what more information was included.
zack sutton –
I’ve been wanting to pick up Sheinkin’s original narrative nonfiction book, Bomb, for quite some time. I’m glad I was able to learn the story through graphic novel format, and I know this will reach a whole new audience of readers. This book took a very complex topic and presented it in a way that summarized while still detailing., The story is told in alternating perspectives of spy interrogation in the 1950s while flashing back to the creation of atomic bombs throughout 1940s. There was incredibly intense material, including the dropping of the bombs in Japan, but everything was shared in an age appropriate way. This would be a great way to introduce students to the basics of the a-bomb’s history and the beginnings of the Cold War and Arms Race. I’m interested in now trying the chapter book to see what more information was included.
S. Barber –
I’m so excited to share this graphic novel adaptation with my students! At times the narrative and cast of characters were confusing, but overall it takes the remarkable and tragic story of the creation of atomic bomb and makes it more accessible to more audiences.
S. Barber –
I’m so excited to share this graphic novel adaptation with my students! At times the narrative and cast of characters were confusing, but overall it takes the remarkable and tragic story of the creation of atomic bomb and makes it more accessible to more audiences.
S. Barber –
I’m so excited to share this graphic novel adaptation with my students! At times the narrative and cast of characters were confusing, but overall it takes the remarkable and tragic story of the creation of atomic bomb and makes it more accessible to more audiences.