chemistry

A study guide for the AP chemistry exam that offers test-taking strategies, topic reviews, and five full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations.

Readers will explore the early discoveries of the first biochemists and trace these developments and their impact to the latest advancements in and applications of biochemistry, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of life on Earth.

This volume delves into the structure, function, and interrelationships of these components of life. Sidebars on chemists, molecular biologists, and researchers link the biochemical discoveries of the past with the latest scientific advancements and their applications in health and medicine.

". . . features biographies of 25 leading chemists, past and present, accompanied by accessible, hands-on experiments and activities to bring the history and principles of chemistry alive"--Provided by publisher.

Discover how chemistry, physics and biology really work! Watch as mixtures merge and matter changes state. Discover how some chemical changes can be reversed, yet others can't, and why some reactions produce a bang! See bacteria at work in the world around us, and even inside the human digestive system. Understand the tricks that light plays and unlock the secrets of electricity to find out how it powers your home. Whether it's elements, evolution, or energy, the world of science is brought to life by stunning photographic explanations that answer the biggest and smallest questions about our Universe.

"This . . . book will introduce young people to the . . . world of biologists and the interesting work that they do. Readers will learn about the details of their daily work, including the tools and instruments they use. They will also learn about what kind of schooling is necessary for the job. The book goes into detail about the major branches of the field, giving readers a firm understanding of who biologists are and what they do to change the world"--Provided by publisher.

"A book of 25 science experiments kids can do at home from chemistry professor and science entertainer, Kate the Chemist"--Provided by publisher.

"Have you ever wondered how molecules form groups or how forces in chemistry interact? . . . Basic principles of chemistry, including atoms, the elements, compounds, reactions, and more, are explored . . ."--Publisher.

An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry with instructions for simple experiments.

A range of characters from the world of chemistry help readers learn about the properties of matter and how they interact, combine, and change.