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Children's Encyclopedia of the Periodic Table

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This in-depth hardback encyclopedia is an endlessly fascinating tour of the elements for young readers, brought to life by eye-catching, full-colour photography. From hydrogen to oganesson, this fascinating book explores all 118 elements of the periodic table, including the story of their discovery and the way... Read More
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This in-depth hardback encyclopedia is an endlessly fascinating tour of the elements for young readers, brought to life by eye-catching, full-colour photography. From hydrogen to oganesson, this fascinating book explores all 118 elements of the periodic table, including the story of their discovery and the way they have revolutionized our lives.

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This in-depth hardback encyclopedia is an endlessly fascinating tour of the elements for young readers, brought to life by eye-catching, full-colour photography.

From hydrogen to oganesson, this fascinating book explores all 118 elements of the periodic table, including the story of their discovery and the way they have revolutionised our lives. Children can discover the incredibly poisonous ingredients in table salt, how iron in the earth makes compasses work, and many more surprising facts.

With the latest scientific photography, fact boxes and profiles of key scientists, this highly visual reference guide book provides a fun way for children to learn this essential area of chemistry.

Perfect for budding scientists aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects – from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398834057

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcturus

Illustration: Hardback with jacket

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 835g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Janet Bingham writes fiction and nonfiction for children. Her science background includes a degree in zoology and a long career as a technical editor specialising in chemical business information. Her nonfiction, and much of her fiction, reflects her interest in the natural world.

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