The Periodic Table Book
A Visual Encyclopedia of the Elements
Author: DK Series: DK Our World in Pictures
A stunning visual encyclopedia of the elements
Hardcover
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A stunning visual encyclopedia of the elements
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A stunning visual encyclopedia of the elementsThis eye-popping encyclopedia takes you on a tour of all the world's elements.From argon to zinc, each and every one of the 118 chemical elements are explored in dazzling detail. With the periodic table celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2019, you'll be in your element as you discover the incredible variety of building blocks that make up our Universe and learn the remarkable ways we now use them.More than 1,000 photographs showcase the natural forms of each element and the range of everyday and unusual objects where they can be seen. This helps children understand exactly where the different elements have found their place in the world.The true science behind the elements is explained in properties, atomic structure, and table position. This essential book turns the tables on traditional reference and presents the periodic table as never before to appeal to school children today.Included is a giant, glossy pull-out poster, perfect to aid classroom discussions or to dazzle on bedroom walls.
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“A fascinating journey and strikingly visual”
-- Victoria Rossiter, Rossiter Books Guardian
About the Author
Tom Jackson has written more than 100 books and contributed to many more about science, technology, and natural history. He has written many books for DK, including Help Your Kids With Science (2012), Eyewitness- The Amazon (2015), and co-authored How Super Cool Stuff Works (2016) with Ian Graham.
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