Bibliograph

Illustrated encyclopedia of the elements, the powers, uses, and histories of every atom in the universe, Lisa Congdon

Type

Label

Illustrated encyclopedia of the elements, the powers, uses, and histories of every atom in the universe, Lisa Congdon

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Age 10+

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Illustrated encyclopedia of the elements

Oclc number

1097459858

Responsibility statement

Lisa Congdon

Sub title

the powers, uses, and histories of every atom in the universe

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- What is an element? -- All about atoms -- States of matter -- Who organized the elements? -- How to read the periodic table -- Studying the elements : a brief history -- Meet the elements -- Even more about the elements -- Standout chemists of the periodic table -- Women of the periodic table -- Spotlight : the Curies -- Spotlight : Oliver Sacks -- Elements and the human body -- Elements in the earth's crust -- Endangered elements -- Stinkiest elements -- Deadliest elements -- What's in a name? -- CSI elements -- Element discovery map -- Glossary

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Encyclopedia of the elements

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