Exploring the Elements: A Complete Guide to the Periodic Table

Exploring the Elements: A Complete Guide to the Periodic Table - Hardcover

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Exploring the Elements: A Complete Guide to the Periodic Table - Hardcover

Exploring the Elements: A Complete Guide to the Periodic Table - Hardcover

by Isabel Thomas
$24.95
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Book Overview

A graphically stunning, comprehensive introduction to the chemical elements that make up our universe

This artful and accessible guide to the periodic table - the ultimate reference tool for scientists worldwide - names all 118 chemical elements and helps young readers understand the remarkable ways we have learned to use them.

Graphically stunning layouts feature each element's letter symbol and atomic number, exploring its attributes, characteristics, uses, and interesting stories behind its discovery. Complete with a comprehensive introduction, conclusion, and glossary, this is the perfect introduction to chemistry for inquisitive minds.

Wrapped in a double-sided jacket, with the illustrated periodic table printed on the underside, Exploring the Elements is jam-packed with 240 pages of information, including:

- A comprehensive introduction explaining what elements are and the design and purpose of the periodic table
- Each of the 118 elements is visually presented with its respective letter symbol and atomic number, as well as a map of where it's located in the periodic table
- Additional details showing where each element is found in the universe (from food on our plates to the center of a star), its unique properties, atomic diagram, secret chemistry, and working examples of how it's used or changing the world
- Plus an index, glossary and suggested reading and additional references and Resources

Both a gift book and a practical book, Exploring the Elements is for teachers and librarians, parents and grandparents, the home bookshelf and classroom bookshelf, science enthusiasts and budding scientists of all ages.

Ages 8-14
ISBN9781838662318
Author Isabel Thomas
PublisherPhaidon Press
GenreChildren
FormatHardcover
PublishedNovember 2020
LanguageENG- English
Pages224
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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Isabel Thomas is the acclaimed author of the nonfiction picture books Moth: An Evolution Story and Fox: A Circle of Life Story, both of which have won the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books. She creates STEM outreach resources for organizations such as the Welcome Sanger Institute and the BBC. Isabel studied Human Sciences at the University of Oxford and Education Research at the University of Cambridge. Find out more at isabelthomas.co.uk @isabelwriting Daniel Egnéus is a prolific artist who has illustrated numerous books, including several Neil Gaiman titles and the much-loved picture book, Be Wild, Little One by Olivia Hope. He is also a well-regarded fashion artist, regularly illustrating for the likes of Chanel, H&M, Nike and many more. He is based in Athens, Greece.X and Instagram: @danielegneus

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