Your Expert Guide: The Periodic Table for Kids
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From the top experts in the world of science comes this definitive guide to the Periodic Table, published in partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry.
In Your Expert Guide: The Periodic Table, discover the origins and genius of the Periodic Table: how the idea came about, what each symbol means and how it underpins our understanding of matter, materials and the study of chemistry. Explore the elements at work in our world and get a clear picture of the Periodic Table's role in explaining the building blocks of the Universe.Written by Dr Kit Chapman, award-winning science journalist, academic at Falmouth University and global science communicator. Published in partnership with The Royal Society of Chemistry, the internationally renowned nonprofit organisation with the same mission since 1841: to advance excellence in the chemical sciences. With lovely artwork by Linh Dao, see the elements come alive for curious readers aged 8+.Books in the Your Expert Guide series: The Periodic Table, Chemistry for Kids, The Human Body, Biology for KidsBuy now!
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- ISBN: 9781526327345
- Author: Dr Chapman
- Pub date: 10.04.25
- RRP: $29.99
- Format: Electronic book text
Author
Dr Chapman
Dr. Kit Chapman (Author)
Dr. Kit Chapman is an award-winning science journalist and academic at Falmouth University. Formerly an editor for Chemistry World, Kit's by-line can be seen in Nature, New Scientist, The Daily Telegraph, Chemist+Druggist and BBC Science Focus among others. Kit appears regularly on radio, TV and podcasts, and has given talks to thousands of students around the world on science, writing and history. Born in the UK, Kit holds a masters degree in pharmacy from the University of Bradford and a PhD in the history and philosophy of science from the University of Sunderland. Kit's first book, Superheavy: Making and Breaking the Periodic Table, was published in 2019 and his second book, Racing Green: How Motorsport Science Can Save The World, was published in 2022.Dao Linh (Illustrator) Dao Linh is an illustrator and animator based in Brno, Czech Republic. Originally from Vietnam, her childhood was filled with tropical plants and colourful bugs. Nature and wildlife have since been her greatest inspiration. After moving to Europe, she attended art school with a specialisation in illustration and also got a degree in 2-D animation. Nowadays she spends most of her time messing with watercolour and talking to her computer. When not drawing, she loves to travel, so you can randomly find her drinking tea at random places at a random time.