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The Elements - (Y) by Jack Challoner (Paperback)

Name: The Elements - (Y) by Jack Challoner (Paperback)
Brand: Andre Deutsch
SKU: 1011876563
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Authoritative, accessible and filled with wonder, this new condensed version of The Elements is the definitive guide to the building blocks of everything in our world.
About the Author: Jack Challoner has written over 30 books on a variety of scientific and technological subjects.
208 Pages
Science, Chemistry
Series Name: Y

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About the Book

What links the Taj Mahal and our skeleton? Calcium. The Eiffel Tower and our blood? Iron. Everything in the known universe is made up of one of the elements. Popular-science writer Jack Challoner takes us on an illustrated tour of the Periodic Table, revealing the mystery of how the material world works. This definitive guide covers all 118 elements, with their vital statistics, main compounds, uses, and fascinating histories.

Book Synopsis

Authoritative, accessible and filled with wonder, this new condensed version of The Elements is the definitive guide to the building blocks of everything in our world.

What links the Taj Mahal and our skeleton? Calcium. The Eiffel Tower and our blood? Iron. Everything in the known universe--from street lamps to salted French fries--is made up of one of the 118 elements. Popular-science writer Jack Challoner takes us on an illustrated tour of the Periodic Table, revealing the mystery of how the material world works. This definitive guide covers every element, providing its vital statistics, main compounds, uses, and fascinating histories.

About the Author

Jack Challoner has written over 30 books on a variety of scientific and technological subjects. He has also written for encyclopedias, magazines, museum exhibitions, and websites, and acts as scientific consultant for books, plays, and television programs. He is the author of Carlton's Genius Inventions and lives in Bristol.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.8 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)

Weight: .5 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 208

Genre: Science

Sub-Genre: Chemistry

Series Title: Y

Publisher: Andre Deutsch

Theme: Inorganic

Format: Paperback

Author: Jack Challoner

Language: English

Street Date: February 4, 2020

TCIN: 1011876563

UPC: 9780233005935

Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-2755

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: How many pages does the book contain?

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A: The book contains a total of 208 pages.
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Q: What is the main focus of the book?

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A: The book explores the 118 elements of the Periodic Table, detailing their properties, uses, and histories.
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