Examines the history of the atomic bomb, discussing the discovery of the behavior of uranium when placed next to radioactive material, the race to build a bomb, and the impact of the weapon on societies around the world. Interest Level: YA ATOS Book Level: 6.9 AR Interest Level: UG AR Points: 10 AR Quiz: 153499EN Reading Counts Level: 6.4 Reading Counts Points: 15 Lexile Measure: 920 Fountas & Pinnell: Z Iowa Teen Award 2014 - 15. Teaching Books: https://school.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=30842.