atoms

Traces the history of the atom from the Earth's beginnings to the present, describing how it has formed every aspect of life on Earth.

Cartoon illustrations and text provide information about atoms, discussing what they are, how scientists know they exist, what they are made of, what happens when they are split, and the pros and cons of nuclear energy. Includes experiments.

An illustrated discussion of the formation of the universe since the big bang, covering topics such as cosmology, planets, and minerals, and analyzes how humans are comprised of the same atoms that were once a part of stars.

Presents information on the properties of atoms and on nuclear power and energy.

Discusses the concept of atoms and evidence of their existence accumulated since the time of the Greeks.

History of the atom from ancient Greece to the frontiers of modern physics told in simple language peppered with anecdotes.

Examines how atoms and materials effect one's life, discussing nuclear energy, plasma television, snow and ice, plastics, concrete and steel, and other related topics.

This book is an introduction to nuclear energy, the breaking of uranium atoms apart to generate electricity, and explains that there are advantages and disadvantages to using nuclear power.

Describes atoms including the historical background of scientists' views of these particles.

Presents an overview of the development of nuclear science, in simple text with illustrations, explaining how an understanding of the nature of the atom lead to the discovery of nuclear fission and it resulting aftermath.