Atomic Bomb Perspectives

When the United States became the first country to use an atomic weapon when it dropped the atomic bombs on Japan in 1945. Not long after, other countries began developing atomic bombs. Today, nuclear power is, used as an energy source, but the threat of nuclear warfare lingers. How the Bomb Changed Everything explores the complicated legacy of the first atomic bombs. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject.

The atomic bombs destroyed two cities in Japan and killed hundreds of thousands of people. Residents of Hiroshima and Nagasaki struggled with radiation-related illnesses and discrimination for many years after the bombings. Atomic Bomb Survivor Stories shares their experiences and explores how the bombings affected later generations. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

During the summer of 1945, World War II was still raging. Japan refused to surrender. Many US officials thought the best solution to save lives and end the war early was to drop an atomic bomb on Japan. Others disagreed. The US Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb explores the perspectives of those who were involved in the decision to drop the bombs. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Table of contents In August 1945, the US government dropped two atomic bombs on Japan to end World War II. The bombings forced Japan to surrender, but they left a complicated legacy. Survivors, soldiers, scientists, and many other people had their own perspectives on the bombings. Atomic Bomb Perspectives helps readers explore people's experiences and points of view, giving readers firsthand accounts of historical events. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The US Army hired more than 125,000 people to help develop the atomic bombs. They worked and lived in remote areas, and they couldn't tell anyone about their work. This secretive program was known as the Manhattan Project. The Manhattan Project explores the workers' experiences and the development of the atomic bombs. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Table of contents In August 1945, the US government dropped two atomic bombs on Japan to end World War II. The bombings forced Japan to surrender, but they left a complicated legacy. Survivors, soldiers, scientists, and many other people had their own perspectives on the bombings. Atomic Bomb Perspectives helps readers explore people's experiences and points of view, giving readers firsthand accounts of historical events. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.