Profiles every element on the periodic table and describes their properties, when they were discovered, and how they are used in household materials.--

Shares the history of the Periodic Table, how it continues to grow, and why it is necessary to understand the world of chemistry. --

"A book of fun chemistry experiments has fallen into the wrong hands. Only Mel can use her knowledge of the periodic table to put an end to a maniacal madman's evil schemes. The periodic table helps us quickly understand the 118 elements, those tiny substances that make up everything in the world. By using the periodic table, we can recognize how these building blocks behave, find trends and patterns in the universe, and make predictions about elements...

Why does a pickle light up when you plug it into a wall socket? Can iron burn? Are Cheerios magnetic? Explore these strange questions and more in The Electric Pickle, an indispensible collection of 50 madcap experiments based on the periodic table. Each project demonstrates an element's unique properties using easy-to-follow instructions. Experiments include:Hexed Helium BalloonGreen Tornado FireBlack Light Jell-OGonzo Pickle BatteriesTotally Tricky...

The science of element discovery is a truly fascinating field, and is constantly rewriting the laws of chemistry and physics as we know them. Superheavy is the first book to take an in-depth look at how synthetic elements are discovered, why they matter and where they will take us. From the Cold War nuclear race to the present day, scientists have stretched the periodic table to 118 elements. They have broken the rules of the periodic table, rewriting...

"Sulfur has been used since ancient times, in Indian, Greek, and Egyptian cultures. This distinctive and often smelly element was sometimes called brimstone. Sulfur is present in garlic and a skunk's defensive spray, and it is also responsible for the horrible smell of rotten eggs. But did you know sulfur also lends strength to feathers, adds a tang to grapefruit, and is an important ingredient of fertilizer? In this book, we'll explore sulfur from...

"This chemical element helps matches light, ensures that your body digests food correctly, and even keeps your teeth clean. As one of the first chemical elements to be discovered, phosphorus has an invisible effect on people's lives. We'll explore the microworld of the atom and discover the chemical world of phosphorus. Included are a helpful glossary of important terms, learning tools, and suggestions to further your learning experience." -- Back...

"Every cell requires zinc in order to reproduce -- you couldn't have been born without it. Zinc boosts brain activity and is an essential trace element for humans, but it requires a delicate balance, being toxic in higher quantities. It is a component in sunblock, but it can also protect skin against windburn and other irritations. In this book, we'll explore every aspect of zinc, from how it contributes to health even prior to birth to how it's...

Knowledge does not arrive fully formed, it requires many minds to puzzle over the evidence. Jackson tracks the history of the periodic table, a powerful yet elegant tool that lays bare the building blocks of the universe. The 12-page foldout timeline sets the saga of the periodic table against the backdrop of world history.

The elements in the periodic table are the ingredients that make up our world. Explore elements such as carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, and learn why they are essential to our survival. See how precious gold protects astronauts in space, and why the metal mercury can be both a solid and a liquid. Find out about man-made elements, which the smartest chemists are busy figuring out how to use. Learn about scores of other elements, including silver, the...