Books in Exploring the Elements series

Snow -- it crunches when we walk on it, floats down like feathers onto our faces and makes our sleds zoom. But what is snow? And how does it transform the world around us? With a wonderful sense of movement and color, this unique book in the Exploring the Elements series invites children to explore their world with delight and curiosity. Young readers will open the flaps to find the science of snow and related topics clearly explained. Inside, they will discover why snow is white, what snowflakes look like up close, how snow makes the night brighter and much more.

The sun -- it melts icicles, dries grass after a rain and turns grapes into raisins. But what is the sun? And how does it transform the world around us? This informational picture book and flap book in one invites children to explore their world with delight. Each spread poses a question about the sun that is answered under the flap, where young readers will find explanations about the science of the sun and related topics. They will discover how the sun makes shadows, why water sparkles in the sun, how the sun helps make rainbows and much more. Using simple concepts of science, the Exploring the Elements series answers children's questions about wind, sun, rain and snow, and encourages young readers to explore their surroundings anew. Worlds of knowledge are waiting under the flaps!

Rain -- it makes puddles for jumping in, helps birds to clean their feathers and brings out snails and worms. But what is rain? And how does it transform the world around us? With a wonderful sense of movement and color, this unique book in the Exploring the Elements series invites children to explore their world with delight and curiosity. Young readers will open the flaps to find the science of rain and related topics clearly explained. Inside, they will discover why rain falls, what raindrops really look like, why the air smells different after a rain and much more.

The wind -- we feel it on our skin, we hear it whistle and we watch it shape the clouds in the sky. But what is the wind? Open the flaps to find the science of the wind and related topics clearly explained. Discover why the wind blows, how leaves are blown from trees, where the wind blows a seed and much more. Using simple concepts of science, this book in the Exploring the Elements series answers children's questions about wind and encourages young readers to explore their surroundings anew. Worlds of knowledge are waiting under the flaps!

"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.