A Beginner's Guide to the Periodic Table - Softcover

Gill Arbuthnott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472908856 ISBN 13: 9781472908858

Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational, 2014

Synopsis

A Beginners Guide to the Periodic Table is a mind-blowing guide to the elements that make up the periodic table, fully explaining their starring role in the world and clears away any confusion or apprehension that might surround the elements. By linking each of the elements to a story, wacky science analogy or fascinating fact, Gill creates a unique first reference to the periodic table. From smelly sulphur and exploding hydrogen to why Stevie Wonder is blind and everything in between, Gill seamlessly explains the mind-boggling 92 elements which will make you look at the periodic table in a whole new light! Packed full of eye-catching illustrations and fantastic explanatory diagrams, prepare to be amazed by the most wacky and informative first introductory to the periodic table ever!

About this title

About the Author

Following a long career as a biology teacher, Gill Arbuthnott published her first book for children, The Chaos Clock in 2003. Inspired by her love of science fiction as well as science fact, her previous works include The Keeper's Daughter for Chicken House and Germ Wars for Barrington Stoke. Previous titles for A & C Black include the fantastic introduction to the building blocks of life, What Makes You YOU?

Edition details

• Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472908856
• ISBN 13: 9781472908858
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64