--- product_id: 54869176 title: "Bomb" price: "7.90 OMR" currency: OMR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/54869176-bomb store_origin: OM region: Oman --- # Bomb **Price:** 7.90 OMR **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bomb - **How much does it cost?** 7.90 OMR with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.om](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/54869176-bomb) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Perfect for middle grade readers and history enthusiasts, New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents the fascinating and frightening true story of the creation behind the most destructive force that birthed the arms race and the Cold War in Bomb: The Race to Build ― and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon . A Newbery Honor book A National Book Awards finalist for Young People's Literature A Washington Post Best Kids Books of the Year title In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents. In Great Britain and the United States, Soviet spies worked their way into the scientific community; in Norway, a commando force slipped behind enemy lines to attack German heavy-water manufacturing; and deep in the desert, one brilliant group of scientists was hidden away at a remote site at Los Alamos. This is the story of the plotting, the risk-taking, the deceit, and genius that created the world's most formidable weapon. This is the story of the atomic bomb. “This superb and exciting work of nonfiction would be a fine tonic for any jaded adolescent who thinks history is 'boring.' It's also an excellent primer for adult readers who may have forgotten, or never learned, the remarkable story of how nuclear weaponry was first imagined, invented and deployed―and of how an international arms race began well before there was such a thing as an atomic bomb.” ― The Wall Street Journal “This is edge-of-the seat material that will resonate with YAs who clamor for true spy stories, and it will undoubtedly engross a cross-market audience of adults who dozed through the World War II unit in high school.” ― The Bulletin (starred review) Also by Steve Sheinkin: The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War Which Way to the Wild West?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About Westward Expansion King George: What Was His Problem?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution Two Miserable Presidents: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the Civil War Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across America Review: Captivating book - A super interesting book about the atomic bomb, and espionage. I love Sheinkins writing style. Review: You'll be glad you read it! - I am in eighth grade and I think this book describes both the race to develop and use the atomic bomb perfectly. The main plot is about the discovery of fission and the making of the first atomic bomb and the ones that followed. It is also about the race between America, the Soviet Union, and Germany to finish constructing the atomic bomb as soon as possible in order to use it if there is a possible or definite threat from the other country or countries. The book is well written and is also full of suspense. The main characters in the novel are Robert Oppenheimer (a physicist who was in charge of the making of the first atomic bomb), Leslie Groves (an army general who was in charge of the entire Manhattan Project), Klaus Fuchs (a physicist who ended up spying for the Soviet Union), and Harry Gold (a chemist from Philadelphia who betrayed his country by giving top-secret information to the Soviets.) The main locations the novel takes place in are America, Japan, and Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe. The subplots talk about the scientists and physicists who were involved in the making of the atomic bomb and the ones who were also spies or were not spies but were accused of being a spy. The subplots also talk about the different locations where each bomb was tested. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in American history or physics (science.) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,908 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Children's American History #414 in History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,908 Reviews | ## Images ![Bomb - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91U01xfybuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Captivating book *by M***N on February 7, 2026* A super interesting book about the atomic bomb, and espionage. I love Sheinkins writing style. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You'll be glad you read it! *by C***9 on December 30, 2015* I am in eighth grade and I think this book describes both the race to develop and use the atomic bomb perfectly. The main plot is about the discovery of fission and the making of the first atomic bomb and the ones that followed. It is also about the race between America, the Soviet Union, and Germany to finish constructing the atomic bomb as soon as possible in order to use it if there is a possible or definite threat from the other country or countries. The book is well written and is also full of suspense. The main characters in the novel are Robert Oppenheimer (a physicist who was in charge of the making of the first atomic bomb), Leslie Groves (an army general who was in charge of the entire Manhattan Project), Klaus Fuchs (a physicist who ended up spying for the Soviet Union), and Harry Gold (a chemist from Philadelphia who betrayed his country by giving top-secret information to the Soviets.) The main locations the novel takes place in are America, Japan, and Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe. The subplots talk about the scientists and physicists who were involved in the making of the atomic bomb and the ones who were also spies or were not spies but were accused of being a spy. The subplots also talk about the different locations where each bomb was tested. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in American history or physics (science.) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***. on November 14, 2013* Non-fiction often gets a bad reputation for being dry and factual, reading more like a history book than a novel. Bomb by Steve Sheinkin breaks aggressively through those stereotypes. Bomb is endlessly thrilling. Even though I, and probably (hopefully) most readers, know the outcome of the race to build the nuclear bomb, I found myself on the edge of my seat. By focusing the text on character narratives, including dialogue, and threading between story lines, this book is an unexpected page turner. When you set aside the index in the back, the actual photographs, and then citation of quotes, it is easy to forget this a nonfiction text rather than a thrilling novel, and at times almost a mystery. I wish they would have taken the photographs of the characters (real people) and put them in the back as a photographic index. It was awesome to picture characters in my mind and then see what they actually looked like and I would have liked access to that right in the beginning of the book. This is a great text for cross-subject study. How fun it would be for the students to learn about the atomic bomb and WWII in history, and then read Bomb in English. This cross subject transfer leads to higher level thinking in our students and promotes actual, deep, learning about real historical events. Bomb is a great choice for teaching high school aged students about the atomic bomb in a new (and much more interesting) way. I think boys and history buffs will find extreme pleasure in this text, but it certainly is not limited to them. I don't usually enjoy non-fiction, and I am not a huge fan of historical fiction either, but I must admit Bomb was a surprisingly enjoyable read. It even taught me new information about a subject I thought I was fairly knowledgeable about! ## Frequently Bought Together - Bomb: The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon (Newbery Honor Book & National Book Award Finalist) - Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown - The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/54869176-bomb](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/54869176-bomb) --- *Product available on Desertcart Oman* *Store origin: OM* *Last updated: 2026-10-13*