Perfect for middle grade readers and history enthusiasts, New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents the fascinating and frightening true story of the creation behind the most destructive force that birthed the arms race and the Cold War in Bomb: The Race to Build―and Steal--the World'\s Most Dangerous Weapon.

A Newbery Honor book A National Book Awards finalist for Young People'\s LiteratureA Washington PostBest Kids Books of the Year titleIn 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 three continents.