Books with author R. N. Saunders

This series uses a common or well-known element to look at the groups of the periodic table and to show the similarities and differences between elements. It uses full-colour illustration of the periodic table and shows the chemical symbol for each element in place, alongside its neighbours. Chemical formulae for common compounds are also shown. Information boxes and tables contain listings of facts and figures. Chemical reactions are interpreted as word equations, and timelines chart the history and discovery of the elements.

A follow on from My Awesome Autism! Charlie explains that her friend Eddie has autism. Charlie wears a 'star' on her dungarees, because she is a 'superstar friend' to Eddie! Charlie explains, that she did not know a lot about autism, before meeting Eddie in reception class! Charlie gives Eddie his ear defenders in assembly, when it starts to get too loud! Charlie understands, that Eddie is still her friend, should he need to leave her game, to play alone for a while. Charlie informs friends, teachers and siblings of her findings and her feelings. A real helpful eye opener for friends and siblings of children with autism. This book contains slightly more text than My Awesome Autism. As with all of the Eddie Series, the book is beautifully illustrated, informative, overwhelmingly positive and shares important explanations of diversity. Charlie enables her readers to deal with situations from Eddie's perspective, showing understanding and empathy. A great book to give to teachers and friends.

This series uses a common or well-known element to look at the groups of the periodic table and to show the similarities and differences between elements. It uses full-colour illustration of the periodic table and shows the chemical symbol for each element in place, alongside its neighbours. Chemical formulae for common compounds are also shown. Information boxes and tables contain listings of facts and figures. Chemical reactions are interpreted as word equations, and timelines chart the history and discovery of the elements.

Carbon and the Group 4 Elements explores the extraordinary nature of carbon and its part in the life of animals and plants. It also looks at the unique way carbon atoms join with each other and other elements to form a vast number of different compounds. Additional elements in the group, such as germanium, tin and lead, are investigated, and the way that they have impacted on the electronics, communications and petroleum industries is explored. Elements included are carbon, silicon, germanium, tin and lead.

Oxygen and the Group 6 Elements illustrates how oxygen is essential for the survival of most living things. The way in which oxygen forms at least one compound with almost every other element Making it the most common element in the Earth's crust) is explored. The properties of the gas are also compared with the other elements in the group, such as the solid sulphur, which is used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid - the most widely produced chemical worldwide.Elements included are: oxygen, sulphur, selenium, tellurium and polonium.