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Oppenheimer, J. Robert
3 Reviews
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4-6
What in the World? series.
This book sets the scene during World War II, then focuses on atomic bomb developer Robert Oppenheimer. The many photographs and sidebars include tangential material that, intended to provide historical perspective, often diffuses focus (e.g., a full-page illustration explaining how the creators of Curious George escaped Europe during the war, but not its relevance). Small type is difficult to read. Timeline. Ind.
Reviewer: David Elzey
(4)
4-6
Inventors Who Changed the World series.
This series provides a basic overview of each subject's life and career, including successes as well as mistakes and controversies. The series's design features well-reproduced archival photos and distracting, cluttered screen shots. Some less motivated readers will appreciate the publisher's enhanced website. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Inventors Who Changed the World titles: Thomas Edison, Wilbur and Orville Wright, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and Henry Ford.
Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee
(3)
YA
This detailed work gives a history of America's first atomic weapons. Sullivan explores such topics as the people, science, and reasons behind the weapons' development, the controversies surrounding their production, and decisions made regarding their use. Historical photographs and quotations from people directly involved and affected get at the personal stories behind this time in history. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo
3 reviews
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