Nuclear power / Bailey, Diane

Presents an overview of nuclear energy as a power source, covering topics such as the role of nuclear reactions in the big bang, humanity's discovery of how to harness nuclear power, and the pros and cons of nuclear power. Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.

"An examination of the ways in which nuclear reactions have historically been used as energy sources and how current and future energy demands are changing their technical applications and efficiency levels"--Provided by publisher.