chemistry

Presents an illustrated introduction to chemistry for young readers that looks at atoms, elements chemical reactions, and more.

Readers will learn about elements and how some are abundant while others are rare or only created in a laboratory, and how elements join to create molecules, compounds, and the matter around us.

Explores the pH scale, including acids and bases.

"In this book, you'll learn about groundbreaking female chemists, career paths in chemistry, how to become a chemist, key skills for success, methods of exploring the field while in school, and . . . more"--Back cover.

"These . . . science projects have readers making their own plastic, snow, and even a lava lamp. Step-by-step instructions and photos guide readers through the projects, and Science Takeaway sidebars explain the chemistry behind these . . . creations"--Provided by publisher.

A study guide for high school level chemistry.

"Become a better problem-solver, inventor, and innovator with these fascinating chemistry experiments. Each one has a clear question that's being asked, step-by-step instructions, a list of materials you'll need, prompts to help you record your observations, and more. By the time you're through, you'll have chemistry for kids down to a science!" -- back cover.

"Science is all around us in our daily lives. Specifically, chemistry! When your bread toasts, when your shampoo foams, when the playground slide rusts--those are all chemical reactions. In this book, a mother and daughter expereince all these things and more as they go about their day, from when they wake up, to when they go to bed"--Provided by publisher.

Fifth-grader Kate tries to do it all when she promises a cake for her brother's birthday party and stages a rocket launch for her chemistry club.