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1) Oppenheimer
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The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.
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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of physicist Chien-Shiung Wu. Take a Look! infographics explain STEM concepts, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend learning. Children can learn more about Chien-Shiung Wu using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Chien-Shiung Wu also features...
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"On August 6, 1945, at 8:15 in the morning, an explosive charge of more than 15 kilotons fell on the city of Hiroshima. Tens of thousands of people were pulverized, and everything within four square miles was instantly destroyed. A deluge of flames and ash had just caused Japan's greatest trauma and changed the course of modern warfare and life on Earth forever. The world was horrified by the existence of the bomb--the first weapon of mass destruction....
5) Oppenheimer
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The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.