carbon

Describes the prominent chemical and physical properties of nonmetals and discusses how they were discovered and their uses.

". . . earth scientist Robert M. Hazen explores the universe to discover the past, present, and future of [carbon]"--Dust jacket.

"This book describes and illustrates the carbon cycle"--Title page verso.

Text and illustration look at the element carbon. Includes teacher notes.

Learn the chemistry of the element, carbon.

"Living things depend on a few invisible but essential nutrients to survive. These nutrients each have their own purpose. But they are also interconnected in the nutrient cycle"--Provided by publisher.

Explains that the natural element carbon is found in all living things, including people, and how the Earth's supply of carbon moves among Earth's oceans, atmosphere, ecosystem, and geosphere in a process called the carbon cycle.

Discusses the chemical element carbon: its forms, uses, and importance in our lives.

Presents the basic concepts of carbon, one of the most important chemical elements found in all living things.