periodic table of the elements

"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!"--.

". . . leads young readers in an exploration of all 118 known elements. From their discoveries to their uses to their special properties, this . . . book explores all things elements"--Provided by publisher.

Step out of your element with Science Comics: The Periodic Table of Elements, the latest volume of First Second's nonfiction graphic novel series! A book of fun chemistry experiments has fallen into the wrong hands. Only Mel can use her knowledge of the periodic table to put an end to a maniacal madman's evil schemes. The periodic table helps us quickly understand the 118 elements, those tiny substances that make up everything in the world. By using the periodic table, we can recognize how these building blocks behave, find trends and patterns in the universe, and make predictions about elements that haven't been discovered yet. Join us in learning about the periodic table, and maybe the next big discovery will be yours!.

This title provides an overview of elements and the periodic table. Text includes a simple overview of elements and examines compounds, categories of elements, periods, groups, atomic numbers, properties, isotopes, and allotropes. Information is explained using real-world examples and supported with graphics and photos. This book concludes with two simple, kid-friendly experiments.

Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness The Elements explores the building blocks of our universe. Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of chemical elements, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of their many different properties and uses. Children will be mesmerized by where each element comes from and what it is used for, like how precious gold protects astronauts in space. This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the concise history of chemistry, scientific pioneers, and the creation of the first table of elements. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, discover why nitrogen and oxygen are essential to our survival, what makes the metal mercury so unusual, and much more. Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on chemical elements, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature - Amazing facts, diagrams, statistics, and timelines - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.

An overview of the periodic table of the elements, with a look at the deeper implications of the arrangements of the table to atomic physics and quantum mechanics.

"A ... comprehensive introduction to the chemical elements that make up our universe"--Provided by publisher.

"The elements of the periodic table come alive in the first book in a stellar nonfiction comic series illustrated by Shiho Pate!"--Provided by the publisher.

A simple introduction to elements of the periodic table.

Describes the periodic table's history, its numbers and symbols, and its three large groups of elements.