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Gr 5–7—An array of glittering crystals, lambent chunks of ore, and artistically posed lab samples that were all definitely ready for their close-ups are paired with equally vivid photos of manufactured products, scientific instruments, works of art, prominent scientists, and large-scale natural features to give this tour of the periodic table a strongly visual character. Arranged not by atomic number but (more logically) in groups, the 118 entries each contain examples of an element’s various forms and common uses, diagrams of atomic structures, and, occasionally, a side profile of the element’s discoverer or namesake. The narrative text is often rather squeezed into a ribbon along the lower margins, offering pithy explanatory comments on the pictures, which are accompanied by clearly visible labels and captions. Jackson occasionally makes simplistic claims, such as assertions that there are only three states of matter (more than a dozen have been demonstrated or theorized) and that Robert Boyle was the first to conduct chemistry experiments. Still, his information is precise, concise, and current enough to include the recently assigned permanent names for elements 113, 115, 117, and 118. VERDICT Not an essential replacement for older surveys such as Dan Green’s The Elements or Albert Stwertka’s Guide to the Elements, but for upper elementary and middle school students, this is a dazzling and up-to-date alternative.—John Peters, Children’s Literature Consultant, New York
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“Perfect for browsing, this gorgeous volume deserves a place in every school and public library.” — Starred Review, Library Journal
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DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world’s leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK’s aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot’s Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.
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Nwhunter –
I would recommend this book to everyone. Gorgeous photos and brief explanations of the history and use of each element. My goal is to learn 5 per week…by March I’ll know them all.
kim –
I think this book is suitable for ages 9 to 10 years old. It is fun and interesting!
Jorien –
My son (7) is very interested in the periodic table and the elements. Bought this for him so he can learn more. He loves it! It had a good balance of pictures and text.
Stephanie –
Very good book with lots of colorful pictures. Well arranged and easy to navigate. Very impressed. Bought other periodic table books but this was the best!
BWA –
Great book for learning about elements. Wonderful resource for homeschool families
Bridget Sims –
A great.. colorful.. informative.. hardcover book.. about all the elements!
CW –
Glued binding WILL break over time if not bent properly from the beginning of use. Can be bent properly or fixed with superglue if needed before pages start falling out, but best to fold it 1/4th inch in from edge to wear-in the binding. Love the photo display & bold print!
Terry Tyler Savoy –
It’s definitely a gateway book to knowing and understanding the elements of this earth. It’s perfect travel book, but also very effective during quiet time and stirs imagination and interest
Gam_biter Gam –
Excelente.!! Gracias.!!
Excelente.!!
Munik –
Aquisição que valeu à pena!
É um livro muito bem elaborado com ilustrações bem feitas e rico em detalhes. Gostei demais!
Marilyn Kezele –
Great purchase
My 7 year old loves this book. He’s a very good reader and loves to read non-fiction. It would be suitable for older kids too, including high school. It’s a large hardcover with a silver cover. Thick pages with a good mix of text and photos. The first few pages are an introduction to elements (I’m glad I read hose with him so he understands the general concept), then the book is organized by groups of elements, and each element within that group includes the same info (i.e. # of electrons, protons, neutrons, year element was discovered, etc). Great purchase! (Now I’ll have a reason to purchase my son the tshirt that says “I wear this shirt periodically” and has the table of elements on it! Lol!)
Unglaublich. –
kien Hinweis auf die Deutsche Ausgabe
Hab mir das Buch versehentlich doppelt geholt. Buch ist TOP 5 Sterne. 1 Stern weil der hinweis auf die vorhandene Deutsche Ausgabe fehlt. Titel lautet “Alles ist Chemie”. Deutscher Buchtitel mißlungen. “Die Elemente” hätte es auch getan.Heir der Link zur deutschen Ausgabe :https://www.amazon.de/Alles-ist-Chemie-chemischen-Elemente/dp/3831033390/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544754364&sr=8-1&keywords=alles+ist+chemie
Prachi R –
Perfect product to get kids interested in Chemistry
Attractive visuals. Informative. Ideal for 3-4 standard kids to introduce world of Chemistry. I always vouch for DK publications !! Thanks Amazon for helping me raise my kid the way I want ..