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The illustrated encyclopedia of the elements : the powers, uses, and histories of every atom in the universe / Lisa Congdon.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: San Francisco, California : Chronicle Books, LLC, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Description: 147 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781452161594
  • 1452161593
Other title:
  • Encyclopedia of the elements
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
What is an element? -- All about atoms -- Compounds -- States of matter -- Alchemy and ancient chemistry -- Meet Dmitri Mendeleev -- How to read the periodic table -- The element categories -- The elements -- The ten most abundant elements in Earth's crust -- Pee-yew! You stink! -- Endangered elements -- Elements and the human body -- What's in a name? -- Oliver Sacks: collector of elements -- The role of elements in catalytic converters -- CSI elements: the periodic table of investigations -- The Curies -- Where do "human-made" transuranic elements come from? -- Particle accelerator -- Radioactivity -- The deadliest elements -- Elements 101-118 -- Standout chemists of the periodic table.
Summary: Takes readers on a rollicking ride through the world of all 118 known elements where they will discover their uses and special properties.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 546.03 C749 Available 33111010675722
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 546.03 C749 Available 33111010564108
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A gorgeous nonfiction book for kids from bestselling artist and author Lisa Congdon!

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Elements leads young readers in an exploration of all 118 known elements.

From their discoveries to their uses to their special properties, this vibrant book explores all things elements.

* A visually stunning tour of the periodic table
* Complete with profiles of notable scientists, amazing infographics, and more
* Features an illustrated history of the periodic table's origins

This artful survey of the elements combines science, history, trivia, humor, and endless fascination for science enthusiasts of every age.

Middle grade readers will delight in this interesting take on the periodic table of elements.

* Great for science lovers and Lisa Congdon fans alike
* Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays and holidays for the science-loving kid
* Perfect for children ages 10 and up
* Equal parts educational and entertaining, this makes a great pick for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, science teachers, and STEM educators.
* Add it to the shelf with books like The Elements Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Periodic Table by DK, The Periodic Table by Sean Callery and Miranda Smith, and Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe by Theodore Gray.

Age 10+

Includes index.

What is an element? -- All about atoms -- Compounds -- States of matter -- Alchemy and ancient chemistry -- Meet Dmitri Mendeleev -- How to read the periodic table -- The element categories -- The elements -- The ten most abundant elements in Earth's crust -- Pee-yew! You stink! -- Endangered elements -- Elements and the human body -- What's in a name? -- Oliver Sacks: collector of elements -- The role of elements in catalytic converters -- CSI elements: the periodic table of investigations -- The Curies -- Where do "human-made" transuranic elements come from? -- Particle accelerator -- Radioactivity -- The deadliest elements -- Elements 101-118 -- Standout chemists of the periodic table.

Takes readers on a rollicking ride through the world of all 118 known elements where they will discover their uses and special properties.

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