Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Periodic Table explores the building blocks of our universe. Beginning with a concise history of chemistry, scientific pioneers, and the creation of the first periodic table, this comprehensive guide then launches into a visual tour of each individual element. Along the way, you'll find out where each element comes from and what it is used for, explained clearly and simply for young readers. Explore elements such as nitrogen and oxygen and learn why they are essential to our survival. See how precious gold protects astronauts in space, and what makes the metal mercury so unusual. Find out about synthetic elements created in labs, which the smartest chemists are still busy figuring out how to use. This detailed, accessible book will inspire young, inquisitive minds - the scientists of tomorrow who will shape our future. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.
One of Italy's leading men of letters, a chemist by profession, writes about incidents in his life in which one or another of the elements figured in such a way as to become a personal preoccupation
The Periodic Table Book is the perfect visual guide to the chemical elements that make up our world.
From hydrogen to oganesson, this is a fact-filled visual guide to each element,each accompanied by technical date (category, atomic number, weight, boiling point) as well as fun facts and stories about their discovery and surprising uses.
Examines the history and importance of the periodic table, which provides a framework for classifying and comparing the many different forms of chemical behavior.
This is not to imply that Kuhn himself or anyone else I am aware of has argued that the development of the periodic system did represent a scientific revolution. On a related point, in a recent book I have argued that there are very few ...
Here, in the authoritative Elementary, James Russell uses his lively, accessible and engaging narrative to tell the story behind all the elements we now know about.
... Julian Stallabrass CONTEMPORARY FICTION Robert Eaglestone CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY Simon Critchley COPERNICUS Owen ... Mugglestone DINOSAURS David Norman DIPLOMACY Joseph M. Siracusa DOCUMENTARY FILM Patricia Aufderheide DREAMING J.
The present book “A Brief History of the Periodic Table” would attract experts and curious laymen alike due to its lively style of narration. The book contains eight chapters.
The first part of Wiker's witty and solidly instructive presentation is most suitable to middle school age, while the later chapters are designed for ages 12-13 and up, with a final chapter somewhat more advanced.
A remarkable display of thought-provoking science and beautiful photography, this guide will allow the reader to discover the world afresh.