Books with author Nikki Saunders

What is gold used for? Why is cobalt chloride paper so useful? How much does a gold bullion bar weigh? Find out the answers to these and other fascinating questions in ‘Gold and the Elements of Groups 8 to 12’. These elements are also called transition metals. Some occur naturally, and others are manufactured. In addition to gold, silver, and copper, other elements in these groups include ruthenium, osmium, rhodium, iridium, and palladium.

Johnny Depp has played many parts and taken some startling risks as an actor. His roles have ranged from a robot-man in Edward Scissor hands to the gentle author of Peter Panto a rascally pirate in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Nominated for several Best Actor Academy Awards, Johnny delights fans with his humor, charm, and ability to play a broad range of characters.

What is a reactivity series? Why is bone so strong? Which elements have a half-life? Find out the answers to these and other fascinating questions in ‘Calcium and the Alkaline Earth Metals’. This book explores the nature of calcium, its role in sustaining health, and its place on Earth among rocks and minerals. Calcium plays an essential role in many compounds that are then used in important processes. The other alkaline earth metals examined in this book include beryllium, magnesium, strontium, barium, and radium.