Exploring the elements

"Hydrogen is the most widespread element and one of the building blocks of life. First appearing when the Big Bang created the universe, hydrogen is now part of human technologies that could change the future. People have used liquid hydrogen to send astronauts into space and hydrogen gas to drive families to the store. In this informative text, we'll explore the first element in the periodic table,looking at its properties and finding its hiding places!"--Provided by publisher.

This book covers the discovery of chlorine and explores how it is used to keep people safe from disease and bacteria, while at the same time can be used as a weapon of mass destruction.

"Copper was one of the first metals humans learned to work with, and now it's an important component of electronic technology. This . . . text explores the ins and outs of this . . . element. As well as wires, people use copper to make jewelry, cookware, and statues. The Statue of Liberty sports her iconic green color thanks to copper. The metal is even needed by the human body"--Provided by publisher.

"When you think of nickel, a 5-cent coin probably comes to mind. But nickel is used for so much more than manufacturing coins. Nickel and nickel-containing alloys are . . . important in our society. Nickel is used in the construction, transportation, power, and high-tech industries. This book tells the . . . story of how nickel was discovered, how ore containing nickel is mined and extracted, the properties that make nickel so useful, and how nickel's many uses and applications make the high-tech world we live in possible. It also provides students with . . . resources to continue their research"--Provided by publisher.

"Since ancient times, people the world over have valued gold above most metals. For at least 5,000 years, gold has been used to make jewelry, coins, art objects, and other valuable items. Today, gold also has many industrial applications, from computers to medicine. In this book, students will learn about the elemental properties of gold, how gold is mined and processed, and how, through the centuries, the quest for gold has led to war"--Publisher.

An interactive book that introduces young readers to the wonders and purpose of rain, discussing where rain comes from, how it helps people, animals, and plants, how it transforms the world, and other related topics.

Introduces young readers to the various ways that the Sun transforms the world around them. Features easy-to-read text and full-color illustrations.

Simple text provides scientific answers to common questions such as how does snow form, why does it look white, how do animals stay warm in snow, and why does it make the night brighter. Contains colorful, lift-the-flap illustrations.

A cast of children describes the different reasons they like the wind. Includes lift-flaps that provide facts about wind.