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Elements of Chemistry
Quarks, Atoms and Molecules
Series: Wooden Books U.K. Series
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What makes a quark? How many quarks make a proton? How many protons make an oxygen atom? How many oxygen atoms make a carbon dioxide molecule? How many carbon atoms make you?
In this accessible little book, packed with helpful diagrams and interesting information, science writer Matt Tweed takes us on a whirlwind tour into the tiny realms, the stuff we are all made of, the building blocks of the material world, the elements of chemistry.
Elements of Chemistry delves into the fascinating intricacies of the universe's components, making complex scientific concepts understandable and engaging for everyone.
Series: Wooden Books U.K. Series
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Elements of Chemistry by Matt Tweed is part of the Wooden Books series, which is praised for being fascinating and rich in content, as highlighted by reputable sources like Financial Times and The Lancet. The series is celebrated for its beautiful and artful presentation, offering genuinely mind-expanding and stunning insights, according to reviews from publications such as the London Review of Books and the New York Times.
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ISBN: 9781907155529
Publisher: Wooden Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 October 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wooden Books
Illustration: 100
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 125.0mm
Height: 155.0mm
Weight: 100g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Matt Tweed is a science author, illustrator and games designer, with a deep interest in the mechanics of reality. In his spare time he is also a music producer and sitar / bass player for a number of well-known bands. He studied electronics at Kings College, London and sound art in Hull before running away with the eco-protests, and now lives on a boat in Cornwall with a semi-sentient labradoodle called Bob.
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