DK Periodic Table Hardback Book

Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Periodic Table explores the building blocks of our universe. Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of chemical elements, in this pictureled reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of their many different properties and uses. Children will be mesmerised 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 periodic table. Using striking fullcolour photographs and illustrations, discover why nitrogen and oxygen are essential to our survival, what makes the metal mercury so unusual, and much more. Throughout the pages of this newlyrevised book on chemical elements, you can expect to find A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature Amazing facts, diagrams, statistics, and timelines Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldEyewitness Periodic Table introduces the ultimate guide to chemical elements, exploring the building blocks of our universe. Children can learn about synthetic elements created in labs, which the smartest chemists are still busy figuring out how to use and much more, through amazing facts, diagrams, and statistics to see them as never before. This allemcompassing periodic table guide is a musthave for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for... | DK Periodic Table Hardback Book