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The Kid's Book of the Elements

An Awesome Introduction to Every Known Atom in the Universe
By Theodore Gray
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The Kid's Book of the Elements by Theodore Gray introduces children to the fascinating world of the periodic table. It presents each chemical element with vibrant images and easy-to-understand facts that make complex scientific concepts engaging and accessible. Aimed at young readers, this book is designed to spark curiosity and inspire a love for science.
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You might like this book if you are eager to explore the fascinating world of chemistry with a young reader, offering a vibrant and accessible introduction to the elements that make up everything around us. The engaging illustrations and child-friendly explanations bring the periodic table to life, making it a perfect blend of fun and education for curious minds.

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A special edition of Theodore Gray's bestselling The Elements created especially for kids ages 6 to 9. Includes 120 tear out element cards so kids can play with and arrange the periodic table all on their own!

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A fun, fascinating, and amazingly photographic exploration of the periodic table, for curious kids who want to understand how atoms and elements make up everything in the universe. Created by Theodore Gray, bestselling author of The Elements, especially for kids ages 6 to 9. Includes 120 tear out element cards so kids can play with and arrange the periodic table all on their own!

In this very special kids' edition of Theodore Gray's The Elements, budding scientists, ages 6 to 9, will learn all about every element in the periodic table from the first element, Hydrogen (1), to the very last element, Oganesson (118). Filled with great big colorful photographs and fun facts for every element, The Kid's Book of The Elements is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of chemistry and visual/tactile-based STEM/STEAM learning. This edition also includes 120 sturdy tear-out cards of each element for kids to play with and arrange on their own.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762470785

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Illustration: 118 Full-color photographs

Contributors:

  • Photographs by Nick Mann

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Theodore Gray is the author of The Elements, Molecules, and Reactions, as well as Theodore Gray's Completely Mad Science and How Things Work. He is the creator of the bestselling iPad apps 'Elements' and 'Molecules,' which have both been named 'App of the Week' by Apple and was Director of 'Disney Animated' (also honored by Apple as 'iPad App of the Year'). Gray appeared on stage with Steve Jobs several times in his capacity as a software creator. He also co-founded Wolfram Research, Inc., makers of the widely-used software Mathematica and the Wolfram Alpha website. He lives in Urbana, Illinois. Nick Mann is a photographer specializing in taking beautiful photos of inanimate objects on black backgrounds. His other work includes Molecules, Reactions and How Things Work. Originally of Urbana, IL, he lives in Champaign, IL and North Liberty, IA, where he is working towards a geology degree at Cornell College.

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