This publication is one of a series of information booklets for the general public published by the United States Atomic Energy Commission. Among the topics discussed are: Why Use Nuclear Power?; From Atoms to Electricity; Reactor Types; Typical Plant Design Features; The Cost of Nuclear Power; Plants in the United States; Developments in Foreign Countries; and The Last Word. A list of suggested references, including books, reports, articles, and motion pictures, is included. School and public libraries may obtain a complete set of booklets without charge. (BT)