It’s Elementary!: Putting the Crackle into Chemistry by Robert Winston

Synopsis: This title offers an explosive look at chemistry with Robert Winston – now in paperback. How do you make a dog? Why are helium balloons lighter than air? What are the secrets of the Philosopher’s Stone? “It’s Elementary!” takes an amazing look at the stuff that stuff is made of. Discover the elements that make up everything from you to your dog! See what the elements are, how they were discovered and the extraordinary ways they affect our lives. It’s chemistry, but not as you know it.

Published: September 2010 | ISBN-13: 978-1405358040 | Ages: 12-15 years

Author’s Homepage: http://www.robertwinston.org.uk
Author’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProfRWinston

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