Nuclear weapons / by Susan M. Freese.

Author/creator Freese, Susan M., 1958-
Format Book
Publication InfoEdina, Minn. : ABDO Pub., ©2012.
Description112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesEssential issues
Essential issues. ^A1063205
Contents Global tensions in the nuclear age -- Building the bomb -- Dropping the bomb -- The nuclear arms race -- Types of nuclear weapons -- Effects of nuclear explosions -- Nuclear strategy -- Accidents and incidents -- Nuclear weapons control.
Abstract Looks at the history and technology of nuclear weapons, including their role in ending World War II and their proliferation in the world today.
General note"Essential Library"--P. [4] of cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 104) and index.
LCCN 2011009734
ISBN9781617831379 (lib. bdg. : hbk.)
ISBN1617831379 (lib. bdg. : hbk.)

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