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Synopsis
Recounts the development of the atomic bomb, describes the historical background of World War II, and looks at the decision to bomb Hiroshima
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Gr. 6-12. In this slender, easy-to-read book, Sherrow uses the beautiful and historic city of Hiroshima as the focal point for a remarkably thorough discussion of the dawn of the atomic age. Separate chapters focusing on Japanese history and culture, key events of the war in Europeÿ20and the Pacific, and the worldwide scientific race to harness the energy of the atom are layered skillfully on one another toÿ20create a dreaded sense of anticipation of the inevitable. Graphic, often appropriately grisly, description brings the "Day of Fireÿ20and Black Rain" to life in a way that will certainly move youngÿ20readers. Theÿ20horror stands on its own. Perhaps that is the book's greatest strength; it is a well-rounded look at history as it happened, with no editorializing, and it challenges readers to contemplateÿ20what the future holds. Good source notes and a lengthy additionalÿ20reading list with many easily accessible titles make this a goodÿ20reference source as well as an excellent lead-in to discussions onÿ20any number of subjects concerning history and political theory. Jeanne Triner
From School Library Journal
Grade 7 Up-Sherrow presents the events leading up to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima with a prismatic clarity: she layers Japanese history and social customs, the global occurrences during World War II, and the secret development of the bomb by the Allies in a straightforward manner. Unlike other titles treating this subject, in which the war is the focus of the text, the city is at the center of this book; its history is presented, its residents profiled, its relation to wartime events explored. The Allied political moves involving the development and use of the atomic bomb are well presented, particularly the discussion of Truman's motives and the world's shock at the bombings' aftermath, both of which convey a distressing naivete in light of '90s sensibilities. A compelling and critical look at an appalling chapter of human history.
Kellie Flynn, St. Teresa High School, Decatur, IL
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- PublisherSilver Burdett Pr
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0382247426
- ISBN 13 9780382247422
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
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