Examines the history of plutonium, and discusses its properties, how it is produced, and also describes plutonium compounds and their uses; and looks at its relationship to the other elements in the periodic table.
Profiles the lives and work of the Curie family, whose scientific breakthroughs in radioactivity during the twentieth century made them pioneers in this field.
An exploration of radioactivity that discusses its occurrence in nature; nuclear energy; nuclear weapons and terrorism; how it is used in the hospital, laboratory, supermarket, and at home; experiments; and other related topics.
The history, uses, and future possibilities of radioactivity describing how nuclear reactions are produced and how energy is generated from these reactions.
Presents a comprehensive examination of the story behind the splitting of the atom in the 1930s by British physicists John Cockcroft and Ernest Walton and discusses the impact of their discovery on the world.
Depicts the lives of Pierre and Marie Curie and examines their partnership in scientific discoveries for which they were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics and Chemistry. Discusses the impact their work had in the field of science and includes a timeline, a glossary, and an index.
Presents an introduction to radioactive elements, in simple text with illustrations, describing their physical characteristics, where they are found, how they were discovered, and how important they are in daily life.
