chemical elements

"Covering all the elements, from the unreactive to the radioactive, as well as key science topics, such as states of matter, this visual book is something that every young science enthusiast will want to own"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations look at the discoveries, uses, and properties of the 118 elements that make up the periodic table.

"The elements of the periodic table come alive in the first book in a stellar nonfiction comic series illustrated by Shiho Pate!"--.

". . . leads young readers in an exploration of all 118 known elements. From their discoveries to their uses to their special properties, this . . . book explores all things elements"--Provided by publisher.

This title provides an overview of elements and the periodic table. Text includes a simple overview of elements and examines compounds, categories of elements, periods, groups, atomic numbers, properties, isotopes, and allotropes. Information is explained using real-world examples and supported with graphics and photos. This book concludes with two simple, kid-friendly experiments.

Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness The Elements explores the building blocks of our universe. Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of chemical elements, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of their many different properties and uses. Children will be mesmerized by where each element comes from and what it is used for, like how precious gold protects astronauts in space. This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the concise history of chemistry, scientific pioneers, and the creation of the first table of elements. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, discover why nitrogen and oxygen are essential to our survival, what makes the metal mercury so unusual, and much more. Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on chemical elements, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature - Amazing facts, diagrams, statistics, and timelines - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.

"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.

An overview of the periodic table of the elements, with a look at the deeper implications of the arrangements of the table to atomic physics and quantum mechanics.