Exploring the elements

Explores the essential element zinc. Discusses where it is placed on the periodic table, a history of its discovery, how it mixes with other elements, and how it affects the world. Includes color photographs, a glossary, sources for further learning, and an index.

Explores the element of helium. Discusses where it is placed on the periodic table, a history of discovery, and how it is used. Includes color photographs, a glossary, resources for further information, and index.

Presents a collection of facts about hydrogen ranging from its place on the periodic table and its physical and chemical properties to where it can be found and how it's used. Includes diagrams, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Explores the essential element oxygen. Discusses where it is placed on the periodic table, a history of its discovery, how it mixes with other elements, and how it affects the world. Includes color photographs, a glossary, sources for further learning, and an index.

Explores the element of carbon. Discusses where it is placed on the periodic table, a history of discoveries, different types of carbons, and how it affects the world. Includes color photographs, a glossary, resources for further information, and an index.

Explores the essential element mercury. Discusses where it is placed on the periodic table, a history of its discovery, how it mixes with other elements, and how it affects the world. Includes color photographs, a glossary, sources for further learning, and an index.

Explores the essential element silver. Discusses where it is placed on the periodic table, a history of its discovery, how it mixes with other elements, and how it affects the world. Includes color photographs, a glossary, sources for further learning, and an index.

"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.