Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb : Young Readers Edition of AMERICAN PROMETHEUS: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer

A young readers edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus, which was the inspiration for the blockbuster film, Oppenheimer. This brand-new edition introduces the next generation to one of the twentieth century's most iconic and complex global figures. J. Robert Oppenheimer was a brilliant physicist who led the American effort to build the atomic bomb during World War II, and who later found himself confronting the moral consequences of the revolutionary weapon he helped create. Readers of all ages will witness the rise and fall of a scientific and historical icon in this masterful new edition. Exploring his childhood, his secret work on the bomb, his central role in the Cold War, and his tragic downfall, this quintessential biography is history at its finest. Filled with dozens of photographs and updated information, this riveting and deeply informative account.Author: Kai Bird,author Contributors: Kai Bird,author Binding: paperback Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Published/Release Date: 12 May 2026 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Penguin Putnam Inc Author/Director/Artist: Kai Bird Dimension (cm): 210x140x18 mm Package Dimension (cm): 19x207x138 mm Item Weight (g): 270 Package Weight (g): 270