Josie’s Hope: A Secret City Revealed, is thrilling short graphic novel written to recognize the historically forgotten African American residents displaced by the development of the top-secret World War II Manhattan Project in the city now known as Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Take the journey with the courageous, adventurous, and hopeful Josie as she pieces the puzzle together and discovers what would become of her rural Appalachian hometown. As a bonus, search for the gold coins within this book to explore Oak Ridge, Tennessee, through the eyes of Josie.
Encourage curiosity, confidence, and hopeful adventure in every child as they take the colorful journey with Josie as she connects the dots and discovers what would become of her Oak Ridge, Tennessee, hometown with the new Josie's Hope: A Secret City Revealed Coloring, Story and Activity Book. Perfect Companion to the Josie's Hope Graphic Novel for younger readers.
If you ever wanted to unlock the mysteries of a secret, have a personal encounter with relatively unknown people in history, and have a fun experience through the wonderful world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math STE [A] M in a unique city, the Atomic Hope: Our Words and Our Spaces Oak Ridge, Tennessee Cultural Travel Activity Guidebook is for you! Please don't be surprised if you leave Oak Ridge feeling inspired and motivated by the stories and the connected spaces of African Americans who changed the course of history.

Making A Little Red Wagon is a heartwarming tale inspired by the Oak Ridge, Tennessee, World War II Manhattan Project that celebrates collaboration and the importance of everyone's contribution. Join Hard Hat Hal and Atomic Genius Jesse on their journey of discovery as they tackle a special top-secret task. Together, they create an extraordinary little red wagon that has shiny red paint, soaring wings, and amazing speed that becomes a symbol of hope, American pride, and teamwork that forever changes the world. This story shows that with helping hands and everyone doing their part, we can bring ideas together to solve big problems and create remarkable things!

Making A Little Red Wagon is a heartwarming tale inspired by the Oak Ridge, Tennessee, World War II Manhattan Project that celebrates collaboration and the importance of everyone's contribution. Join Hard Hat Hal and Atomic Genius Jesse on their journey of discovery as they tackle a special top-secret task. Together, they create an extraordinary little red wagon that has shiny red paint, soaring wings, and amazing speed that becomes a symbol of hope, American pride, and teamwork that forever changes the world. This story shows that with helping hands and everyone doing their part, we can bring ideas together to solve big problems and create remarkable things!

Making a Little Red Wagon Coloring and Activity Book, the perfect companion to the storybook Making a Little Red Wagon is designed for young learners. This activity book invites kids to join Hard Hat Hal and Atomic Genius Jesse in hands-on learning adventure.
With each page, children will discover:
See East Tennessee's Secret City From a Different Perspective.
Take the Journey with the Adventurous, Brave, and Hopeful Josie as she reveals the secret.






Our Lab is the heartbeat of Atomic Hope LLC, designed to give educators, homeschoolers, and parents the tools they need to turn Atomic Hope American History into lasting lessons. From rhythm and song to deep-dive history guides, everything here is built to spark a reaction.

Our Guides provide the instructional roadmap to turn inspiration into impact. These curriculum-aligned frameworks offer step-by-step lesson plans and discussion prompts designed to help educators and parents lead deep, meaningful explorations of our stories.

Our Digital Kits are a fusion of multimedia resources designed to bring learning to life. From high-energy companion songs to curated historical deep-dives, these interactive toolkits provide the essential elements needed to create a full-sensory classroom or home-learning experience.
“Celebrate Black History Month with Fun, Learning, and Creativity!”
Empower kids to explore history, STEM, and teamwork with our Interactive Digital Bundle—perfect for parents, educators, and homeschoolers!
Inside this bundle, you’ll find:
✅ Making a Little Red Wagon Flip E-Book
✅ History Hero’s Biography Cards
✅ STEM Activity & Operation Adventure Challenge
✅ “I Can” Affirmation Cards to inspire confidence
✅ Mission Builders Game
✅ Jesse & Hal’s Secret City Song
Make learning an adventure while celebrating the achievements of Black History heroes!
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Unlock the Magic of the book Making a Little Red Wagon with Music!
"All Together Now" is the inspiring theme song that brings the spirit of teamwork, diversity, and creativity in Making a Little Red Wagon to life. Sing along, dance, and feel the message of unity that fuels this unforgettable story!
This lesson plan invites students to explore the unique history of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, before the World War II Manhattan Project era through the award-winning short graphic novel "Josie’s Hope: A Secret City Revealed." Students will engage in narrative-driven learning, fostering curiosity about historical storytelling while understanding the impact of historical events on communities and individuals.
Educational Adventure Awaits: Discover WWII’s Secret City and Hidden Stories.
Curriculum Enrichment Made Easy: Merge the magic of History and Language Arts.
Inspire Young Thinkers: Encourage Empathy and Critical Thinking.
Download this free lesson plan today and embark on a historical journey with your students, featuring the award-winning graphic novel, 'Josie’s Hope: A Secret City Revealed ."