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Oppenheimer and the atomic bomb  Cover Image Book Book

Oppenheimer and the atomic bomb / by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin ; adapted by Eric S. Singer.

Bird, Kai, (author.). Sherwin, Martin J., (author.). Singer, Eric, 1968- (adaptor.). Bird, Kai. Adaptation of (expression): American Prometheus. (Added Author).

Summary:

"The #1 New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus was the inspiration for the blockbuster film, OPPENHEIMER, and is now adapted for middle school readers"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593856451
  • ISBN: 0593856457
  • Physical Description: xxv, 308 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm
  • Edition: [Young readers edition].
  • Publisher: New York, New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2025]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Young reader's adaptation of American Prometheus: the triumph and tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer."--Title page.
"Adaptated from American Prometheus: the triumph and tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, copyright ©2005 by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin."--Title page verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 10-14 years G.P. Putnam's Sons.
Subject: Oppenheimer, J. Robert, 1904-1967.
Physicists > United States > Biography.
Atomic bomb > United States > History.
Science > Political aspects > United States > History > 20th century.
United States > History > 20th century.

Available copies

  • 4 of 4 copies available at Kenton County.

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  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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Covington Branch 530.092 O62b 2025 (Text) 33126025779947 New YA Nonfiction Available -
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