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What was the Bombing of Hiroshima?

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What Was the Bombing of Hiroshima? is a powerful nonfiction book from the Who HQ series that introduces young readers to one of the most significant and devastating events in world history. The book explores the context of World War II, the development of the atomic bomb through the top-secret Manhattan Project, and the decision by the United States to drop the first nuclear weapon on the city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. It describes the immediate destruction, the human toll, and the long-term consequences for survivors and global politics. Written in accessible language, the book explains complex scientific and historical themes with clarity and empathy. It also addresses the ethical debates surrounding nuclear warfare and the path toward Japan's surrender. This book encourages critical thinking about war, peace, and the impact of science on humanity.

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Series Title

Reading Corner : WHO HQ

Call Number

940.54 BRA w

Publisher

New York : Penguin Random House., 2020

Collation

106 hlm.: ilus.; 14 x 19 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-1-5247-9265-7

Classification

940.54

Content Type

text

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Carrier Type

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Edition

1

Subject(s)

Hiroshima
Atomic Bomb
World War II
Nuclear Warfare
Manhattan Project

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