How the Bomb Changed Everything
When the United States became the first country to use an atomic weapon when it dropped the atomic bombs on Japan in 1945. Not long after, other countries began developing atomic bombs. Today, nuclear power is used as an energy source, but the threat of nuclear warfare lingers. How the Bomb Changed Everything explores the complicated legacy of the first atomic bombs. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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Reading Level | Grade 4 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | History, Science & Technology |
Copyright | 2022 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Core Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 48 |
Season | 2021-08-01 |
ISBN | 9781532192678, 9781098210571 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Dewey | 940.5401 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 7.25 x 9.25 |
Lexile | 750 |
ATOS Interest Level | Not AR |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | NOT AR |
Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, and Table of contents |
Online Resources | FREE! Core Library Connection FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network |
Atomic Bomb Perspectives – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
These four fact-focused titles explore the various aspects of the first two atomic bombs. The Manhattan Project details the research and development of the bombs, The U.S. Decision To Drop the Atomic Bomb explores the various views for and against the bombs’ employment, Atomic Bomb Survivor Stories describes the devastation to Hiroshima and the resulting deaths caused by radiation, and How the Bomb Changed Everything discusses subsequent events including the Cold War and nuclear protests…. These volumes lend themselves well to reports but browsers will pass; selectors should consider their need for the topic.