"Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin takes readers on a thrilling journey through the tense atmosphere of the Cold War. It reveals the critical events leading up to the Cuban Missile Crisis, showcasing the espionage, political maneuvering, and technological race that defined the era. The book highlights the lives of key figures, including spies and scientists, as they grapple with moral dilemmas and the terrifying possibility of nuclear warfare. Through a gripping narrative filled with suspense and historical detail, Sheinkin illustrates how the very survival of humanity hung in the balance during this precarious chapter in history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

There are 352 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2021 by St Martin's Press .

Steve Sheinkin is the acclaimed author of fast-paced, cinematic nonfiction histories for young readers, including The Port Chicago 50, The Notorious Benedict Arnold, Bomb, Most Dangerous , and Undefeated . His accolades include a Newbery Honor, three Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, a Sibert Medal, and three National Book Award finalist honors. Sheinkin lives in Saratoga Springs, New York.