Bomb (book)
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{{Infobox book
| name = Bomb : The Race to Build-and Steal-the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
| image = File:Sheinkin_Bomb_cover.jpg
| author = Steve Sheinkin
| country = United States
| language = English
| genre = Non-fiction
| publisher = Roaring Brook Press
| pub_date = 2012
| media_type = Prints
| pages = 272
| isbn = 1596434872
| oclc = 758244492
| dewey = 623.45119 SHE
| congress = UG1282.A8 .S235 2012
| preceded_by =
| followed_by =
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{{Short description|2012 adolescent non-fiction book by Steve Sheinkin}}
Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon is a 2012 adolescent non-fiction book by author Steve Sheinkin. The book won the 2013 Newbery Honor and Sibert Medal{{cite web|title=Robert F. Sibert Medal and Honor Books, 2001-present|url=http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/sibertmedal/sibertpast/sibertmedalpast|website=Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)|date=30 November 1999 |publisher=American Library Association (ALA)|accessdate=20 February 2018}} from the American Library Association.
This book follows the process of building the nuclear bomb by the discovery of nuclear fission by German scientist Otto Hahn on December 17, 1938.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}}
Introduction
The book traces the origin and development of the first atomic bomb. It follows the development of the atomic bomb from the discovery of nuclear fission through the Nazi heavy water manufacture to the Manhattan Project and the attempts of the Soviet Union to steal the bomb design, finishing at the dropping of the bombs on the cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima Japan.
Reception
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Missouri) in 2013 called this the best nonfiction book of the year for young adults (YA), and said that it was a '... most distinguished informational ...' book.Review. St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 2013 Kirkus Review said "the book is a true spy thriller...It takes a lot of work to make a complicated subject clear and exciting, and from his prodigious research and storytelling skill, Sheinkin has created a nonfiction story young people will want to read."Kirkus Review. "Review. 'Bomb: The Race to Build -and steal- the World's Most Dangerous Weapon'". 2012. Lisa Taylor, from School Library Journal Reviews, said that "this award-winning, meticulously sourced book deserves a spot in every library"Taylor, Lisa. Review. School Library Journal reviews 2013. and Brian Odom noted the extensive historical information and hard facts, concluding that Bomb was a "well-documented account. It reads like an international spy thriller, and that's the beauty of it."Odom, Brian. Review. School Library Journal reviews. 2012
Graphic novel adaptation
In 2023, Macmillan published a graphic novel adaptation of Bomb by Nick Bertozzi.{{cite news|title=EXCLUSIVE: Read an excerpt from Steve Sheinkin & Nick Bertozzi’s BOMB |first=Joe |last=Grunenwald |date= Jan 24, 2023 | work=The Beat |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-bomb-excerpt-steve-sheinkin-nick-bertozzi/}}
Awards
- 2013 Sibert Medal
- 2013 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction{{cite web|title=YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults|url=http://www.ala.org/yalsa/nonfiction|website=Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)|date=4 February 2008 |publisher=American Library Association (ALA)|accessdate=20 February 2018}}
- 2013 Newbery Medal Honor Book{{cite web|title=2013 Newbery Medal and Honor Books|url=http://www.ala.org/alsc/2013-newbery-medal-and-honor-books|website=Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)|publisher=American Library Association (ALA)|accessdate=20 February 2018}}
- 2012 National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature{{cite web|title=2012 National Book Awards|url=https://www.nationalbook.org/awards-prizes/national-book-awards-2012#.WoyA6hMbMk8|website=National Book Awards|publisher=National Book Foundation|accessdate=20 February 2018}}
References
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Category:2012 non-fiction books
Category:American non-fiction books
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Category:Newbery Honor–winning works
Category:Young adult non-fiction books
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Category:American children's books
Category:Books by Steve Sheinkin
Category:Roaring Brook Press books