Exploring the Elements: A Complete Guide to the Periodic Table

This artful and accessible guide to the periodic table — the ultimate reference tool for scientists worldwide — names all 118 chemical elements and helps young readers understand the 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. Recommended for ages 8-14. Author: Isabel Thomas Illustrator: Sara Gillingham Publisher: Phaidon Press Measurements: L 8" W 9" Hardcover, 224 pages