Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of chemical elements, in
this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of
their many different properties and uses. Children will be mesmerized by
where each element comes from and what it is used for, like how
precious gold protects astronauts in space.
This unique,
beautifully illustrated guide reveals the concise history of chemistry,
scientific pioneers, and the creation of the first table of elements.
Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, discover why
nitrogen and oxygen are essential to our survival, what makes the metal
mercury so unusual, and much more.
Elements (Eyewitness Book)
SKU
058147
ISBN
9780744079838
Grade 3-AD
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Publisher's Description of Elements (Eyewitness Book)
Category Description for Chemistry for the Grammar Stage Spine Books
Required spine books for the Chemistry for the Grammar Stage are the Usborne Science Encyclopedia and the Eyewitness Elements. Recommended for the science biography report is Marie Curie’s Search for Radium and Pasteur’s Fight Against Microbes. Please note, Pasteur’s Fight Against Microbes is out-of-print. It may be available at your local library or in the used marketplace. You may also substitute these titles with similar biographies from your local library.
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| Product Format: | Binder |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-AD |
| Brand: | Dorling Kindersley |
| ISBN: | 9780744079838 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.7 |
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