chemical elements

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

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.

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 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.

Discusses the many states of matter, including plasma, black holes, dark matter, and dark energy.

Presents a photographic representation of the over 100 elements in the periodic table; and includes facts, figures, and stories of the elements, data on the properties of each, and the year and location in which it was discovered.

"With elements all around, how can students-or even scientists-keep them straight? That's where the periodic table comes into play. Learn all about the way the table is organized, the different types of elements you can find on it, and more. It's key chemistry curriculum made approachable for all!"--.