chemical elements

Photographs, diagrams, and illustrations describe the periodic table and how many different kinds of elements there are.

Introduces students to elements and compounds, discussing the periodic table, metals, nonmetals, halogens, noble gases, chemical bonds, and organic compounds.

Explores the essential element phosphorus. 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 sodium. 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 iron. Discusses where it is located on the periodic table, a history of its discovery, its properties, how it mixes with other elements, and its role in daily life. Includes color photographs, a glossary, sources for further learning, and an index.

Explores the essential element chlorine. 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 potassium. 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 nitrogen. 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 sulfer. 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 silicon. 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.