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Atomic Women: the Untold Stories of Scientists Who Helped Create Nuclear Bomb

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Atomic Women: the Untold Stories of Scientists Who Helped Create Nuclear Bomb
Atomic Women: the Untold Stories of Scientists Who Helped Create Nuclear Bomb

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Atomic Women: the Untold Stories of Scientists Who Helped Create Nuclear Bomb

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Recruited from labs and universities from across the United States, and even from countries abroad, a little-known group of female scientists were invited into the secret sites of the Manhattan Project. During World War II these women worked on—and in some cases initiated—the development of the atomic bomb, taking starring roles in one of history’s most infamous scientific feats. But despite their involvement, critical to the project’s success, many of them weren’t made fully aware of the consequences.   This book explores not just the steps toward the creation of a successful nuclear bomb, but also the moral implications of such an invention—and how female scientists of the time grappled with the fallout. In an eye-opening revisionist history, this book celebrates the diversity and complexity of a watershed moment in history.   The atomic women you’ll learn about include: Perfect for… Fans of and Women in STEM Readers of Elizabeth Wein, Steve Sheinkin, and Kate Quinn History lovers

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