Books in Exploring the Continents series

"Soda cans are made from aluminum, but where did that metal come from? Earth's core contains nickel and iron--and so do meteorites that fall from outer space. You are a carbon-based life form, but are there life forms based on other elements? Silver can be made into jewelry, but is also used in medical tools. Your body also processes elements--the air you breathe contains oxygen and nitrogen. In this ten-book series, we'll break the elements out of the confines of the periodic table, and show readers what they can really do. How do elements impact everyday life? Let's find out!"--

"Copper was one of the first metals humans learned to work with -- and now it's an important component of electronic technology! This informative text explores the ins and outs of this versatile element. As well as wires, people use copper to make jewelry, cookware, and statues. The Statue of Liberty sports her iconic green color thanks to copper. The metal is even needed by the human body. Take a look and discover what your ancestors already knew thousands of years ago: copper is amazing!"--Back cover.

"Soda cans are made from aluminum, but where did that metal come from? Earth's core contains nickel and iron--and so do meteorites that fall from outer space. You are a carbon-based life form, but are there life forms based on other elements? Silver can be made into jewelry, but is also used in medical tools. Your body also processes elements--the air you breathe contains oxygen and nitrogen. In this ten-book series, we'll break the elements out of the confines of the periodic table, and show readers what they can really do. How do elements impact everyday life? Let's find out!"--

Follow Harry, a humble, happy, and heroic hydrogen molecule, as he discovers what makes him so special. Harry the Hydrogen Goes to Space is a full color children's book complete with all original artwork. The playful and simple graphics help demonstrate complex concepts (e.g., star formation and nuclear fusion) in a way young children can begin to understand. This is the first book in Scinch, LLC's "Exploring the Elements" book series. Our company was founded by a group of four friends-three chemists and one engineer-who have a passion for science education. Our mission is to inspire lifelong understanding and interest in the material world by equipping students and parents across the country with simple, affordable, and hands-on learning tools. Learn more about Scinch and its founders at www.scinch.com. This book was written with young scientists aged 6-13 in mind.

Since ancient times, people the world over have valued gold above most metals. For at least 5,000 years, gold has been used to make jewelry, coins, art objects, and other valuable items. Today, gold also has many industrial applications, from computers to medicine. In this book, students will learn about the elemental properties of gold, how gold is mined and processed, and how, through the centuries, the quest for gold has led to war.

"Hydrogen is the most widespread element and one of the building blocks of life. First appearing when the Big Bang created the universe, hydrogen is now part of human technologies that could change the future. People have used liquid hydrogen to send astronauts into space and hydrogen gas to drive families to the store. In this informative text, we'll explore the first element in the periodic table, looking at its properties and finding its hiding places. From our bodies to the Sun, hydrogen is everywhere!"--

Iron is the most common metal found on earth. Not often found in its pure form, it is fashioned into things that are used every day. Iron forms part of the earth's core and is even added to breakfast cereal. From its early uses by the ancient Egyptians to modern times, this volume simplifies the complex facts of iron into an easy-to-understand story. Also explained is iron's place on the periodic table and how to locate it on the table.

Liquid, shiny, dangerous Mercury has the distinction of being the only metal that is liquid at room temperature. Because of this trait, mercury is used in thermometers, scientific instruments, florescent lights, and many other devices. In this book, students will learn about mercury's unique properties as an element. They will also learn how mercury is mined and extracted, and how this element, though useful, is also very dangerous, to both the environment and animals. This book contains relevant resources students can use to continue their exploration of mercury and other elements.