periodic table of the elements

Discusses the development of the periodic table in the 1860s, how it is organized, and fun facts about the periodic table.

Combines science and art to create a simple way for students to learn the periodic table.

Text and illustration look at the periodic table of the elements. Includes teacher notes.

"This book unlocks the fascinating workings behind the building blocks of life, from the discovery of the very first elements to the formal naming in 2016 of the recently discovered elements 113, 115, 117 and 118 on the seventh row of the periodic table. . . [and] introduces a complex subject and also provides insight into the extraordinary underlying stories and facts that you don't normally hear about"--Provided by publisher.

"Since ancient times, people the world over have valued gold above most metals. For at least 5,000 years, gold has been used to make jewelry, coins, art objects, and other valuable items. Today, gold also has many industrial applications, from computers to medicine. In this book, students will learn about the elemental properties of gold, how gold is mined and processed, and how, through the centuries, the quest for gold has led to war"--Publisher.

Why did Gandhi hate iodine? How did radium nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? A chronicle of the extraordinary stories behind one of the greatest scientific tools in existence: the periodic table.

"Profiles every element on the periodic table and describes their properties, when they were discovered, and how they are used in household materials"--OCLC.

Presents a guide to the elements of the periodic element, along with trivia about the history of each element, such as which element is used to make atomic bombs, and which gas will make you hold your nose.

"'Your Guide to the Periodic Table' is an easy-to-follow introduction to the elements that make up the periodic table of elements. Each element is linked to a science story or fact, from what makes sulphur smelly to what makes hydrogen explode, and everything in between..."--Provided by publisher.

" ... explains the fundamentals of atomic science and brings to life each element's character and place in [the] universe ..."--Back cover.