In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned 3 continents.
General Note
"Look inside for a Q&A with the author and never-before-seen deleted chapter!"--Back cover.
Includes an excerpt from The Port Chicago 50.
Content Note
Three-way race -- Chain reactions -- How to build an atomic bomb -- Final assembly -- Epilogue -- Race to Trinity -- Deleted chapter: "The getaway" -- Steve Sheinkin talks about The Bomb -- Excerpt of The Port Chicago 50.