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The Periodic Table

A visual guide to the elements
By Tom Jackson
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The Periodic Table by Tom Jackson explores the fascinating world of chemistry through the elements that make up our universe. The book provides a detailed look at each element, highlighting their unique properties, history, and significance in everyday life. It's an engaging journey that combines science with historical anecdotes, making complex topics accessible and entertaining for readers interested in the natural world.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might like this book if you're fascinated by the elements and want to explore the building blocks of the universe in an informative and visually engaging way. It offers a captivating journey through scientific insights, making complex concepts accessible and intriguing for readers with a keen interest in science and nature.

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The Periodic Table

Which is the densest element? Which has the largest atoms? And why are some elements radioactive? From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, this is a fresh new look at the Periodic Table.

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The Periodic Table - An infographic guide to the elements offers a fresh new approach to a truly remarkable and instantly recognisable piece of science. Combining cutting-edge science with fascinating facts and stunning infographics, this book delves into the extraordinary stories of discovery, amazing properties, and surprising uses of each element, whether solid, liquid, or gas—naturally occurring, synthesised, or theoretical!

Which is the densest element? Which has the largest atoms? And why are some elements radioactive? From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, this is a fresh new look at the Periodic Table.

From hydrogen to oganesson, this is a fact-filled visual guide to each element. Each entry is accompanied by technical data, including category, atomic number, weight, and boiling point, as well as fun facts and stories about their discovery and surprising uses.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781319307

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: White Lion Publishing

Illustration: color illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 166.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature Tom Jackson

About the Author

Tom Jackson is a science writer based in Bristol, UK. Over the last 20 years, Tom has written books, magazine and newspaper articles, for online and for television on a wide range of subjects and has worked on projects with Brian May, Patrick Moore, Marcus de Sautoy and Carol Vorderman and for major international publishers, such as Dorling Kindersley, National Geographic, Scholastic, Hachette, Facts on File and BBC Magazines.

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