The Bombing of Hiroshima: August 6, 1945

by John Malam

Relates how scientists in several countries over a period of many years conducted research that ultimately led to the invention of the atomic bomb, which was then used against Japan in the hope of ending World War II.

Genres: History

31 pages, Library Binding

First published July 19, 2002

About the author

John Malam is a British historian, archaeologist, and author of children’s non-fiction books. Trained in Ancient History and Archaeology, he worked on excavations and led an archaeology unit before becoming an editor and later a full-time writer specializing in ancient civilizations.

Reviews

[S K · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book with basic details into the history of building the bomb, dates and actual happenings and the people involved.

Kind of a quick reference of Second World War.

[James Crawford · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book for elementary school readers on the bombing of Hiroshima. It does a good job of examine what led up to the second World War, and then how the atomic bomb was developed and used on the two cities.

It also does examine somewhat the idea that the use of atomic bomb was in large part a political decision, to do something that would impress and perhaps frighten the Soviet Union.

The book has good information and a good selection of photos.