"Considers the historic and the modern conceptions of the structure of the atom. Shows diagrammatically the relation of the atom's basic particles, electrons, protons, and neutrons. Describes how bombarding neutrons cause fission in uranium-235 atoms and the production of chain reactions. Deals with the graphite nuclear reactor, showing methods of controlling action in a nuclear reactor and relating this to the production of electricity." - Summary from Worldcat.

Part of the "Advanced Science" series.