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 mercury pollution found in the rivers and streams of Western Montana that might cause harm to humans--and the extinction of the entire osprey species"--Provided by publisher.
From the worst cases of syphilis to Sigmund Freud's first cases of hysteria, from baffling new disorders in 19th century Britain to the modern scourge of autism, this book traces the long overlooked history of mercury poisoning. It demonstrates with clarity how chemical and environmental clues may have been missed as medical "experts," many of them blinded by decades of systemic bias, instead placed blamed on parental behavior or children's biology.
Presents an introduction to mercury, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on what it is, how it is useful, and how it can be a poison.
Examines the history of mercury and where it is found, looks at its place on the periodic table of elements, discusses its atomic structure, ions, isotopes, uses, and compounds, and explains some of the dangers associated with mercury.
While recovering from mercury poisoning, Katelynn witnesses the sinking of a local tour boat outside her family's lakeside home, and when the boat's captain seeks out Katelynn to help her better understand what happened and cope with the guilt and grief, the two form a close bond which will change their lives forever.
Describes the properties of the element mercury and covers its history, its place in mythology, its uses, places where it is found, and mining and refining. Also discusses chemical reactions.
