"The world's greatest scientists gather in a secret town in the desert to develop the atomic bomb."--

Women scientists have made key contributions to the pursuit of science and some of the most important discoveries of all time. In Chien-Shiung Wu, learn how the Chinese nuclear physicist chose to pursue a career in science and made breakthrough discoveries in nuclear fission and the scientific understanding of atoms. Features include a timeline, a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

Describes the events and people involved in the making of the atomic bomb.

Gives factual details of the dropping of the atomic bombs that took place during World War II. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a Manhattan Project scientist, a witness in Hiroshima, and an aide to the US secretary of war.

Experimental physicist Chien-Shiung Wu has been called the "Queen of Nuclear Research" and the "First Lady of Physics." Learn how her contributions to the field of nuclear physics helped earn her those nicknames.

Describes the events and people surrounding the creation of the atomic bomb, and examines the effects of its use during World War II.

Chronicles the events that forced the United States to drop the atomic bomb on Japan during World War II.

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