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The Periodic Table Book

A Visual Encyclopedia of the Elements
By DK
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The Periodic Table Book by DK is an engaging exploration of the elements, designed to captivate young readers. It provides visually appealing illustrations and fascinating facts about each element, making complex scientific concepts accessible and interesting for children. Perfect for budding scientists, this book offers an informative journey through the building blocks of our world.
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You might like this book if you have a budding interest in science and want to explore the fascinating world of chemical elements. With its colourful illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations, it can captivate young minds and make learning about the periodic table fun and engaging.

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The Periodic Table Book is a stunning visual encyclopedia of the elements.

This 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 is 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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The Periodic Table Book by DK is highly praised for its engaging journey through the elements, particularly noted for its striking and visually appealing presentation.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241240434

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 223.0mm

Height: 283.0mm

Weight: 1078g

Pages: 208

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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