Arbuthnott, Gill. Drawn to science.

"Illustrated guide to key science concepts"--Cover

What are the elements? -- How the periodic table works -- Atoms -- Bang! the story begins -- Hydrogen -- Helium -- Carbon -- Nitrogen -- Beryllium -- Lithium -- Boron -- Oxygen -- Fluorine -- Sodium -- Magnesium -- Aluminum -- Silicon -- Phosphorus -- Sulfur -- Chlorine -- Potassium -- Calcium -- Scandium -- Titanium -- Vanadium -- Chromium -- Iron -- Manganese -- Nickel -- Cobalt -- Copper -- Zinc -- Gallium -- Germanium -- Arsenic -- Selenium -- Bromine -- Rubidium -- Strontium -- Yttrium -- Zirconium -- Niobium -- Molybdenum -- Technetium -- Ruthenium -- Rhodium -- Palladium -- Cadmium -- Silver -- Indium -- Tin -- Antimony -- Tellurium -- Iodine -- Cesium -- Barium -- The lanthanides -- Hafnium -- Tantalum -- Tungsten -- Rhenium -- Osmium -- Iridium -- Platinum -- Gold -- Mercury -- Thallium -- Bismuth -- Astatine -- Francium -- Lead -- Polonium -- Radium -- Actinium -- Thorium -- Protactinium -- Uranium -- Fictional elements -- The quick particle guide -- The complete periodic table

"Your Guide to the Periodic Table is an easy-to-follow introduction to the elements that make up the periodic table of elements. Each element is linked to a science story or fascinating fact, from what makes sulfur smelly to what makes hydrogen explode, and everything in between. Packed with illustrations and explanatory diagrams, prepare to be amazed by the most wacky and informative look at the periodic table ever!--

"First published in 2014 by A & C Black, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc"--Title page verso

Includes bibliographical references (page 61) and index

Ages 10-13

Grades 7-8

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