Elemental: How the Periodic Table Can Now Explain (Nearly) Everything
by Tim James
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Elemental
“Elemental informs and entertains.” (Wall Street Journal)
Discover the hidden science behind everything around you with an entertaining guide to the periodic table that makes chemistry accessible, relevant, and surprisingly fun.
From the oxygen you breathe to the silicon powering your devices, every part of our world is built from the chemical elements. In Elemental, chemist and science educator Tim James transforms the periodic table from a classroom chart into a fascinating story about the building blocks of the universe.
Tracing the history of the elements from ancient philosophy to cutting-edge scientific discovery, James reveals how the periodic table evolved into one of humanity's greatest achievements. Along the way, he tackles intriguing questions about the world around us: What elements make up the human body? Could lead really be turned into gold? What are the rarest elements on Earth? And how do newly discovered elements expand our understanding of matter itself?
Packed with humor, quirky illustrations, memorable facts, and approachable explanations, Elemental makes complex scientific concepts easy to understand for curious readers of all backgrounds. Whether you're a lifelong science enthusiast, a student exploring chemistry for the first time, or a reader who enjoys popular science in the style of Bill Bryson, Mary Roach, or Randall Munroe, this engaging guide offers a fresh look at the extraordinary elements that shape our everyday lives.
The book, Elemental: How the Periodic Table Can Now Explain (Nearly) Everything [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9781419742422 in Paperback by Tim James may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
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- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
- Author
- Tim James
- Format
- Paperback
- Published
- Mar 10, 2020
- ISBN-13
- 9781419742422
- ISBN-10
- 1419742426
- Pages
- 224
- Carton quantity
- 56 copies
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