The making of the atom bomb

Sherrow, Victoria.

Book 2000

Discusses various topics connected to the production of the atom bomb, including the development of nuclear energy, work on atomic weapons at the Los Alamos and other sites, and the decision to use the first atomic bomb during World War II.

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World history series

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ISBN:

1560065850

Description:

128 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-111) and index

LCCN:

99042640

Control Number:

283008

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