Montillo, Roseanne
Atomic Women: The Untold Stories of the Scientists Who Helped Create the Nuclear Bomb
- ISBN 13:
- 9780316489607
- author:
- Montillo, Roseanne
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Little, Brown Young Readers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 20.6 x 13.7 x 2.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- General, Young Adult, Biography & Autobiography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The atomic women who helped create the nuclear bomb are a lesser-known chapter in history. Recruited from labs and universities across the US and abroad, they played a crucial role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. Despite their significant contributions, many of these women were not fully aware of the consequences of their work. This book sheds light on the lives of these pioneering scientists, including Lise Meitner and Irène Joliot-Curie, Elizabeth Rona, Leona Woods, Elizabeth Graves, and Joan Hinton. Their stories reveal the diversity and complexity of a pivotal moment in history, and the moral implications of their work. By exploring the untold stories of these women, we gain a deeper understanding of the atomic bomb's creation and its lasting impact.
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