Title: J. Robert Oppenheimer: The Brain Behind the Bomb (Inventors Who Changed the World)
Publisher: Myreportlinks.Com
Publication Date: 2007
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1598450506
ISBN 13: 9781598450507
Binding: Unknown
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Weight: 0.9 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

Presents the life and accomplishments of the director of the Manhattan Project, focusing on his involvement with the development of the atom bomb.

Reviews

The brilliant physicist who led the nuclear research at Los Alamos and the making of the atomic bomb is the subject of this compelling biography in the new Inventors Who Changed the World series. The science of the secret project is exciting, including how the new theory of quantum mechanics turned classical Newtonian physics upside down, and throughout the book, the clear, spacious design includes lots of images from approved Web sites for readers who want to do research on "How Atoms Work," "How Much Uranium Is Needed to Make a Bomb," and much more. The social and political issues are just as intense: the secret community that developed the bomb; the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; and then, in the 1950s, the removal of Oppenheimer's security clearance and accusations that he was a Communist. Includes both black-and-white and color photos, chapter notes, bibliography, activities, and suggested Web sites. Rochman, Hazel

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

ThriftBooks is a fully independent seller of used books, having sold more than 160 million used and new books since we started in 2003. Each quality used book is sorted, graded, shelved and shipped by hand by our team of dedicated employees in our seven warehouses across the US. We have the best selection of books, in the right condition and format, at everyday low prices. We also have a dedicated, US-based Customer Service team, ranked in the top three by Newsweek for Best Customer Service in 2018 and 2019, so you can shop with confidence. We support and invest in our employees, appreciate and value our customers, and truly believe in the power of the written word to educate, energize, and engage readers of all ages and interests.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Thrift Books Global LLC
18300 Cascade Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98188, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We guarantee each book that we send you. If you have any problems, please contact
our dedicated customer service department. They will do everything possible to
ensure you are happy with your order.

Shipping Terms

All domestic Standard shipments are distributed from our warehouses by OSM, then handed off to the USPS for final delivery.

2-Day Shipping is delivered by FedEx, which does not deliver to PO boxes.

International shipments are tendered to the local postal service in the destination country for final delivery – We do not use courier services for international deliveries.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	4 to 8 business days	4 to 8 business days
First item	US$ 0.00	US$ 0.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.