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Nuclear (Energy Production & Extraction, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Nuclear (Energy Production & Extraction, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $19.98, median 46 reviews, average rating 4.5 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 29/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $14.68 – $66.41 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.5 |
| New releases (90 days) | 8% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 27% of the parent category Energy Production & Extraction (169), one of the easier corners under it.
- Prices spread wide: the middle half runs from $14.68 to $66.41, so budget editions and premium or boxed sets sell side by side.
Top 10 Nuclear best sellers
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Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster
- List rank#1
- Price$16.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews12,185
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QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter (Princeton Science Library)
- List rank#2
- Price$11.23
- Rating4.6
- Reviews1,104
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After the Flash: A Modern Guide to Nuclear Survival
by Mark Allan Rush
- List rank#3
- Price$19.97
- Rating4.5
- Reviews61
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Surviving the Fallout: A Complete Family Guide to Nuclear Crisis Preparedness: Mastering Essential Strategies for Protection, Psychological ... the Modern Family to Prepare for Any Crisis)
by Ted Riley
- List rank#4
- Price$16.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews152
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Chernobyl: The History of a Nuclear Catastrophe
- List rank#5
- Price$12.15
- Rating4.7
- Reviews840
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Countdown: The Blinding Future of Nuclear Weapons
by Sarah Scoles
- List rank#6
- Price$1.99
- Rating3.9
- Reviews78
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Voices from Chernobyl (Lannan Selection)
by Svetlana Alexievich
- List rank#7
- Price$19.95
- Rating4.6
- Reviews2,810
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Atomic Adventures: Secret Islands, Forgotten N-Rays, and Isotopic Murder - A Journey into the Wild World of Nuclear Science
by James Mahaffey
- List rank#8
- Price$18.49
- Rating4.5
- Reviews360
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Thorium-Powered Abundance: Fuel for Bold Space Exploration, Sustainable Energy, Plentiful Freshwater, Thriving Agriculture
by Michael Lee Anderson
- List rank#9
- Price$1.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews14
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ASVAB Exam Study Guide 2026-2027: The Unofficial Complete ASVAB Prep with 30 Full-Length Practice Tests, Step-by-Step Explanations, and Proven Strategies to Score Higher on Your First Try
by Elite Minds Publishing
- List rank#10
- Price$18.65
- Rating4.7
- Reviews315
FAQ
Is Nuclear a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 29/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 46 reviews and sells for $19.98.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Nuclear?
The median best seller has 46 reviews, and 70% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Nuclear best sellers cost?
The median price is $19.98; half of the best sellers are priced between $14.68 and $66.41.
Can new books break into Nuclear?
8% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.