Books with author Salvatore Tocci

Explains how sodium was discovered, what it is, how it is used, and how salt is healthy in moderation.

Experiments introduce and explain the concept of gravity.

Describes the terrain, animals, plants, climate, and people of the alpine tundra, including the Incas and Sherpas.

Presents science projects and experiments that use everyday items such as household cleaning products, personal hygiene products, and over-the-counter medications.

Describes the properties of the chemical element commonly found in swimming pools, which was the first poison gas to be used in warfare.

Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and use of nitrogen in such products as explosives and fertilizers.

Describes the temperature, landscape, wildlife, plants, and people of the arctic tundra.

Describes the uses and properties of gold, and explains why gold is so expensive and what alchemy is.

Explores the science behind sports through simple experiments using everyday objects.

Projects and experiments use soap to explain such topics as surface tension and air currents, as well as why soap gets things clean.

Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and uses of tin.

Explores the force of friction through ten simple experiments using everyday objects.