Questions About Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon

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Victoria Believe me when I say this is the best nonfiction I have ever read. I loved it, and coming from someone that typically dislikes all nonfiction, it's a…moreBelieve me when I say this is the best nonfiction I have ever read. I loved it, and coming from someone that typically dislikes all nonfiction, it's a good review. I loved it. (less)

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I've read Port Chicago 50 and despite my dislike for nonfiction, I really liked it. Does anyone have any suggestions for books similar to Steve Sheinkin's? Nonfiction but nonboring? Thank you! :)

།♱’ς whϵrϵ ოყ δ૯ጠဓηऽ Һ¡ɗ٤ Some nonboring nonfiction titles:
- The Family Romanov by Candace Fleming
- Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
- Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by …moreSome nonboring nonfiction titles:
- The Family Romanov by Candace Fleming
- Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
- Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing

Though they aren't nonfiction, Alan Gratz and Jennifer A. Nielsen's thrillers are great for learning about history.(less)

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Excuse my ignorance (and if this has been answered before) but how on earth was the SAME BOOK eligible for consideration for BOTH the Newbery and Sibert awards? It was my understanding that the Sibert award was created specifically for nonfiction books and after its creation, only fiction books were eligible for the Newbery. Thanks for clearing this up!

Cornelia Shields In the past it was and good to learn it still is, thanks.

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Is this book appropriate for 5th graders?

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do you believe Ted Hall, Harry Gold, and Dr.Fuchs did the right thing?

Ross Rawnsley I think in their own minds they could justify what they were doing. An attempt to "level" the playing field, perhaps?

In hindsight, was it the right th…moreI think in their own minds they could justify what they were doing. An attempt to "level" the playing field, perhaps?

In hindsight, was it the right thing to do? I guess that depends on your viewpoint. Would the Cold War have happened without the actions of these men?

Now that the USSR is no longer, perhaps these little countries having the bomb is not a good thing, but that's using the benefit of 70 yrs of hindsight.

I don't necessarily agree with these guys, but one can understand their reasoning, I suppose.(less)

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