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Books in Elemental series

  • Noble Gases

    J Thomas, Jens Thomas

    Hardcover (Cavendish Square Publishing, Oct. 1, 2002)
    Every single thing and person consists of elements, and this informative series will help young readers understand just how important the elements are and what role they play in the science of chemistry. Enhanced by easy-to-follow diagrams and full-color illustrations, the text explains how elements behave, their individual characteristics and their importance in everyday life. In addition to informative fact boxes, each volume also contains Did You Know features which explore topics such as why carbon makes soft drinks fizz. A wonderfully balanced combination of color photographs, paintings and drawings enhance the text and assist in learning about each element.
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  • Hydrogen

    John Farndon (br

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Every single thing and person consists of elements, and this informative series will help young readers understand just how important the elements are and what role they play in the science of chemistry. Enhanced by easy-to-follow diagrams and full-color illustrations, the text explains how elements behave, their individual characteristics and their importance in everyday life. In addition to informative "fact boxes, " each volume also contains "Did You Know" features which explore topics such as why carbon makes soft drinks fizz. A wonderfully balanced combination of color photographs, paintings and drawings enhance the text and assist in learning about each element.
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  • Aluminum

    John Farndon (br

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Describes the discovery, versatility and other special characteristics, various uses, and affect on the human body of this most common metal in the world.
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  • Iron

    Giles Sparrow

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and uses of iron
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  • Lead and Tin

    Keith Walshaw

    Hardcover (Atlantic Europe Publishing Co Ltd, Oct. 15, 1996)
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  • Chromium

    Senior Lecturer in Engineering Mathematics Nathan Lepora

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Learn about chromium, its importance, and its characteristics.
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  • Lithium

    Tom Jackson

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Explains where lithium can be found and how it was discovered, and describes its special characteristics and importance to the human body.
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  • Zinc

    Leon Gray

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Learn about zinc, its importance, and its characteristics.
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  • Nickel

    Giles Sparrow

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Describes the properties of the element nickel and covers its history, its alloys, places where it is found, and mining and refining. Also discusses chemical reactions.
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  • Cobalt

    Susan Watt

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Introduces the element of cobalt, discussing its physical and chemical properties, where it is found, and what processes or objects it is used in.
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  • Iron, Chromium and Manganese

    Keith Walshaw

    Hardcover (Atlantic Europe Publishing Co Ltd, Oct. 15, 1996)
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  • Aluminum

    Brian Knapp

    Unknown Binding (Grolier Educational, March 15, 2002)
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