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Exploring the elements, a complete guide to the periodic table, words by Isabel Thomas ; pictures by Sara Gillingham

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Exploring the elements, a complete guide to the periodic table, words by Isabel Thomas ; pictures by Sara Gillingham

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes glossary, bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmapscharts

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Exploring the elements

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Responsibility statement

words by Isabel Thomas ; pictures by Sara Gillingham

Sub title

a complete guide to the periodic table

Summary

Graphically stunning layouts feature each element's letter symbol and atomic number, exploring its attributes, characteristics, uses, and interesting stories behind its discovery"This artful and accessible guide to the periodic table -- the ultimate reference tool for scientists worldwide -- remarkable ways we have learned to use them. Graphically stunning layouts feature each element's letter symbol and atomic number, exploring its attributes, characteristics, uses, and interesting stories behind its discovery. Complete with a comprehensive introduction, conclusion, and glossary, this is the perfect introduction to chemistry for inquisitive minds."--Goodreads.com

Table Of Contents

Introduction: The building blocks of everything -- Hydrogen: where it all begins -- Alkali metals -- Alkaline earth metals -- Transition metals -- Post-transition metals -- Metalloids -- Non-metals -- Halogens -- Noble gases -- Lanthanides -- Actinides -- Superheavy elements -- More about the elements and other resources -- Glossary -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Complete guide to the periodic table

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