Elements

Presents an introduction to radioactive elements, in simple text with illustrations, describing their physical characteristics, where they are found, how they were discovered, and how important they are in daily life.

Introduces the chemical element of zinc, explaining what it is, describing its characteristics, and discussing its history, where it is found, how it is processed, how it reacts, galvanizing, alloys, and the role of zinc in technology, crops, and the human body.

Presents an introduction to boron, in simple text with illustrations, describing its physical characteristics, where it is found, how it was discovered, how important it is in daily life.

Describes the properties of the element mercury and covers its history, its place in mythology, its uses, places where it is found, and mining and refining. Also discusses chemical reactions.

Describes the properties of the element nickel and covers its history, its alloys, places where it is found, and mining and refining. Also discusses chemical reactions.

Includes the discovery, properties and uses of platinum in our lives.

Examines the characteristics, sources, and uses of the element tungsten, as well as tungsten's importance in our lives.

Describes the properties of the element iodine and covers its discovery, its uses, its production, and its role in people's health. Also discusses chemical reactions.

Examines the chemical properties of fluorine, the forms in which it occurs in nature,and commercial and scientific uses of fluorine.

Describes the properties of the element manganese and covers its history, its alloys, places where it is found, and mining and processing. Also discusses chemical reactions.