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Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, And The Ultimate Cold War Showdown
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New York Times Bestselling Author Steve Sheinkin Presents A Follow Up To His Awardwinning Book Bomb: The Race To Buildand Stealthe World'S Most Dangerous Weapon, Taking Readers On A Terrifying Journey Into The Cold War And Our Mutual Assured Destruction.As World War Ii Comes To A Close, The United States And The Soviet Union Emerge As The Two Greatest World Powers On Extreme Opposites Of The Political Spectrum. After The United States Showed Its Hand With The Atomic Bomb In Hiroshima, The Soviets Refuse To Be Left Behind. With Communism Sweeping The Globe, The Two Nations Begin A Neckandneck Competition To Build Even More Destructive Bombs And Conquer The Space Race. In Their Battle For Dominance, Spy Planes Fly Above, Armed Submarines Swim Deep Below, And Undercover Agents Meet In The Dead Of Night.The Cold War Game Grows More Precarious As Weapons Are Pointed Towards Each Other, With Fingers Literally On The Trigger. The Decadeslong Showdown Culminates In The Cuban Missile Crisis, The World'S Close Call With The Thirdand Finalworld War.Winner Of The 2022 Kids' Book Choice Award For 6Th To 8Th Grade Book Of The Yeara Shelf Awareness Best Children'S Book Of 2021A Chicago Public Library Best Of The Best Book Of 2021A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book Of The Yearpraise For Bomb:A Newbery Honor Booka National Book Awards Finalist For Young People'S Literaturea Washington Postbest Kids Books Of The Year Titlethis Is Edgeofthe Seat Material That Will Resonate With Yas Who Clamor For True Spy Stories, And It Will Undoubtedly Engross A Crossmarket Audience Of Adults Who Dozed Through The World War Ii Unit In High School. Bccb, Starred Review...Reads Like An International Spy Thriller, And That'S The Beauty Of It. School Library Journal, Starred Review[A] Complicated Thriller That Intercuts Action With The Deftness Of A Hollywood Blockbuster. Booklist, , Starred Reviewa Mustread Publishers Weekly, Starred Reviewa Superb Tale Of An Era And An Effort That Forever Changed Our World. Kirkusalso By Steve Sheinkin:The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story Of Adventure, Heroism & Treacherythe Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, And The Fight For Civil Rightsundefeated: Jim Thorpe And The Carlisle Indian School Football Teammost Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg And The Secret History Of The Vietnam Warwhich Way To The Wild West?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn'T Tell You About Westward Expansionking George: What Was His Problem?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn'T Tell You About The American Revolutiontwo Miserable Presidents: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn'T Tell You About The Civil Warborn To Fly: The First Women'S Air Race Across America
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown'? A: The book explores the intense rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, focusing on their competition to develop nuclear weapons and the impact of espionage.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Steve Sheinkin, a New York Times bestselling author known for his engaging historical narratives.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for middle school readers, particularly those in grades 6 to 8, as indicated by its recognition as the Kids' Book Choice Award winner for that age group.
- Q: Is 'Fallout' part of a series? A: No, 'Fallout' is a standalone book, but it is a follow-up to Steve Sheinkin's previous work, 'Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon'.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover format and consists of 352 pages.
- Q: What awards has 'Fallout' received? A: The book has received several accolades, including the 2022 Kids' Book Choice Award, a Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of 2021, and recognition as a Best of the Best Book by the Chicago Public Library.
- Q: What are some key events covered in the book? A: Key events include the arms race, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the broader context of Cold War espionage and military strategies.
- Q: What is the intended educational value of the book? A: The book aims to educate young readers about the historical significance of the Cold War, offering insights into the dangers of nuclear proliferation and the importance of understanding history.
- Q: Are there any other books by Steve Sheinkin that are recommended? A: Yes, other notable works by Steve Sheinkin include 'The Notorious Benedict Arnold', 'Undefeated', and 'Most Dangerous', all of which focus on significant historical events.
- Q: Is this book suitable for adults as well? A: Yes, while targeted at a younger audience, adults interested in history and espionage may also find the book engaging and informative.