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Beneath the Mushroom Cloud

By Miles Orvin

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Beneath the Mushroom Cloud

By Miles Orvin

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On two mornings in August 1945, the world changed forever. This gripping nonfiction book for teens explores one of the most devastating and controversial moments in human history: the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.Through vivid storytelling, survivor testimony, and deep historical insight, this book takes readers inside the cities that were targeted, the decisions that led there, and the aftermath that followed. It doesn't just recount facts-it asks questions that still matter today. What drove leaders to choose this path? How did civilians experience the unthinkable? And what does it mean to live in a world where such destruction is possible?With a tone that's clear, honest, and never condescending, this book gives teens space to think critically about war, peace, ethics, memory, and the power of individual lives. It highlights the physical and emotional impact of nuclear weapons while tracing how these events have shaped conversations about global responsibility ever since.This is a book for readers who want to understand not just what happened, but why it still matters-and who are ready to wrestle with the uncomfortable, powerful truth that some answers aren't easy, and some questions are just beginning.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
144
Release Date:
2025-08-04
Publication Date:
2025-08-04
Publisher:
SD
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798231616367
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
163 g
Height:
127 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
8 cm
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