104 pages • 3 hours read
Steve SheinkinBomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Bomb, Steve Sheinkin tells the gripping true story of the World War II race between the Allies and Germany to develop an atomic bomb, while the Soviet Union tries to steal the bomb-making information from the US. The book explores the intense effort, espionage, and sabotage involved in this historic contest, highlighting the scientific and military minds leading the charge on all sides. The book includes graphic descriptions of wounded and dead persons after a nuclear attack, as well as references to suicidal ideation.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Steve Sheinkin's Bomb captivates readers with its fast-paced, gripping recount of the race to build the atomic bomb. The well-researched narrative is praised for its accessibility and engagement, though some critique it for a dense overload of information. Ultimately, it's an exciting educational read that brings historical events to life.
Who Should Read Bomb?
A reader who would enjoy Bomb by Steve Sheinkin is likely fascinated by World War II history, espionage, and scientific discovery. Fans of Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba will appreciate the gripping narrative and detailed historical context.
RecommendedReading Age
12-18yearsLexile Level
920LBook Details
History: World
Military / War
Science / Nature
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Children's Literature
WWII / World War II