$18.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- In this fresh and engaging guide to chemistry, Dr. Kate Biberdorf, aka "Kate the Chemist," reveals the fascinating science we experience every day Have you ever wondered what makes dough rise?
- Author(s): Kate Biberdorf
- 304 Pages
- Science, Chemistry
Description
About the Book
In this practical pop science book, a scientist dubbed "the Cooler Bill Nye" looks at how we experience chemistry every day. From the time we wake up until the time we go to sleep (and even while we sleep), chemistry is at work. Biberdorf is lighting the world on fire and changing the face of chemistry as we know it, and here she demystifies the fundamental principles that may have eluded you in high school. She shows how chemistry come alive in everything we do, from making bread dough rise to the energy boost you get from your cup of coffee.--Book Synopsis
In this fresh and engaging guide to chemistry, Dr. Kate Biberdorf, aka "Kate the Chemist," reveals the fascinating science we experience every dayHave you ever wondered what makes dough rise? Or how your morning coffee gives you that energy boost? Or why your shampoo is making your hair look greasy? The answer is chemistry. From the moment we wake up until the time we go to sleep (and even while we sleep), chemistry is at work--and it doesn't take a PhD in science to understand it.
Dr. Biberdorf has appeared on TV programs from the Today show to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, lighting the world on fire and changing the face of chemistry as we know it. In It's Elemental, she demystifies the fundamental principles of the science that may have eluded you in high school and shows how chemistry comes alive in everything we do. With wry wit and infectious enthusiasm, this entertaining guide will ignite your passion for science and change the way you experience the world.
Review Quotes
"Whether you're baking a pie, washing your hands, or watching a sunset, Dr. Biberdorf shows that science is everywhere and it's fun! She's a proud nerd, and in the pages of this essential book you'll discover the great wonder of chemistry...After all, it's elemental." --Bill Nye "Readers will come away with an appreciation of how crucial--and how cool--chemistry actually is." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "With a wittiness that most science-explainers lack, It's Elemental should be a welcome respite for those seeking knowledge." --Booklist "Kudos to Kate Biberdorf for reminding us how fun it is to explore life's mysteries, even here on planet earth." --Peggy A. Whitson, Ph.D., Astronaut, Former Commander of the International Space Station and Chief of NASA's Astronaut Office
Dimensions (Overall): 7.97 Inches (H) x 5.28 Inches (W) x .81 Inches (D)
Weight: .62 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 304
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Chemistry
Publisher: Park Row
Theme: Physical & Theoretical
Format: Paperback
Author: Kate Biberdorf
Language: English
Street Date: June 14, 2022
TCIN: 1003618210
UPC: 9780778333074
Item Number (DPCI): 247-27-7664
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 0.81 inches length x 5.28 inches width x 7.97 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.62 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.
Trending Non-Fiction
$12.54
was $15.38 New lower price
Buy 1, get 1 50% off select books
4.6 out of 5 stars with 9 ratings
$24.50
MSRP $35.00
Buy 1, get 1 50% off select books
5 out of 5 stars with 2 ratings
Discover more options
$12.54
was $15.38 New lower price
Buy 1, get 1 50% off select books
4.6 out of 5 stars with 9 ratings
$24.50
MSRP $35.00
Buy 1, get 1 50% off select books
5 out of 5 stars with 2 ratings
$20.98
MSRP $28.00
Buy 1, get 1 50% off select books
4.4 out of 5 stars with 8 ratings
$24.50
MSRP $35.00
Buy 1, get 1 50% off select books
5 out of 5 stars with 9 ratings