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Polonium In The Playhouse: The Manhattan Project'S Secret Chemistry Work In Dayton, Ohio (Trillium)
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At The Height Of The Race To Build An Atomic Bomb, An Indoor Tennis Court In One Of The Midwests Most Affluent Residential Neighborhoods Became A Secret Manhattan Project Laboratory. Polonium In The Playhouse: The Manhattan Project'S Secret Chemistry Work In Dayton, Ohio Presents The Intriguing Story Of How This Most Unlikely Site In Dayton, Ohio, Became One Of The Most Classified Portions Of The Manhattan Project.Seized By The War Department In 1944 For The Bomb Project, The Runnymede Playhouse Was Transformed Into A Polonium Processing Facility, Providing A Critical Radioactive Ingredient For The Bomb Initiatorthe Mechanism That Triggered A Chain Reaction. With The Help Of A Soviet Spy Working Undercover At The Site, It Was Also Key To The Soviet Unions Atomic Bomb Program.The Work Was Directed By Industrial Chemist Charles Allen Thomas Who Had Been Chosen By J. Robert Oppenheimer And General Leslie Groves To Coordinate Manhattan Project Chemistry And Metallurgy. As One Of The Nations First Science Administrators, Thomas Was Responsible For Choreographing The Plutonium Work At Los Alamos And The Projects Key Laboratories. The Elegant Glassroofed Building Belonged To His Wifes Family.Weaving Manhattan Project History With The Life And Work Of The Scientist, Industrial Leader And Singingshowman Thomas, Polonium In The Playhouse Offers A Fascinating Look At The Vast And Complicated Program That Changed World History And Introduces The Men And Women Who Raced Against Time To Build The Initiator For The Bomb.
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: This book has two hundred seventy-two pages. It provides an in-depth exploration of the Manhattan Project's secret chemistry work.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding. This makes it lightweight and easy to handle for reading.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six inches in length, zero point seventy-one inches in width, and nine point zero two inches in height. Its size makes it convenient for both storage and reading.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Linda Carrick Thomas. She presents a detailed narrative about the Manhattan Project's history.
- Q: In which category does this book fall? A: This book falls under the World War II category. It focuses on a unique aspect of the war's scientific efforts.
- Q: What is the main theme of the book? A: The main theme revolves around the secret chemistry work during the Manhattan Project. It highlights the unlikely locations and key figures involved.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: Yes, this book is suitable for young readers with an interest in history. It provides educational content relevant to World War II.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: The book is appropriate for ages twelve and up. It contains historical content that requires some prior knowledge.
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- Q: How does this book compare to others on the same topic? A: This book offers a unique perspective by focusing on a specific location in Dayton, Ohio, unlike many general histories of the Manhattan Project.
- Q: Is this book recommended for history enthusiasts? A: Yes, this book is highly recommended for history enthusiasts. It provides detailed insights into the Manhattan Project's chemistry work.