Worlds Within Worlds: The Story of Nuclear Energy, Volume 1 (of 3) / Atomic Weights; Energy; Electricity

An accessible, three-part popular-science exposition that traces the scientific development behind nuclear energy, beginning with atomic theory and the determination of atomic weights and moving through electricity, radioactivity, and the internal structure of atoms. It explains isotopes, the conservation and forms of energy, and the roles of electrons, protons, and neutrons. The account then covers experimental techniques and particle acceleration, nuclear fission and chain reactions, reactors and weapons, and the physics of fusion and thermonuclear processes, ending with forward-looking topics such as controlled fusion and exotic possibilities, plus a curated reading list.