Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb
Young Readers Edition of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
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Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb
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Narrated by:
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Nikola Hamilton
About this listen
A young readers edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus 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.
Listeners 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 is now available to a middle and high school audience.
©2025 Martin J. Sherwin, Kai Bird, Eric Singer (P)2025 Listening LibraryCritic Reviews
★ "[A] superb adaptation....An undivided pleasure to read, excellent for classroom use as well as independent reading."—Booklist (starred review)
"A meticulous account of the rise and fall of a brilliant scientist."—Kirkus Reviews
"[A] cohesive, entirely accessible portrait of a complex, often reticent man whose life’s work left a mark both on the physical and scientific worlds." —BCCB