Books in Let's Explore, the Elements Set series

"Take a deep breath. You're breathing in nitrogen! This element makes up 78% of the air around us. While nitrogen by itself is incredibly stable, nitrogen compounds have a tendency to explode! Dynamite contains nitrogen, and so do air bags, which use a small explosion to fill up and keep us safe in a car crash. In this informative text, we'll explore this important element, seeing how nitrogen cycles through the environment and even makes up part of our own bodies. Without nitrogen, we wouldn't exist!"--

From the table to the lab to our bodies, this interesting and informative book introduces young readers to the element sodium. Easy-to-understand explanations, colorful illustrations, and examples children can relate to make this a fun way to learn about one of Earth's most abundant elements. Historical information gives the subject context, while discussions of the common uses of sodium, such as in soap making and food preservation, keep it relevant.

When you think of nickel, a 5-cent coin probably comes to mind, but nickel is used for so much more than manufacturing coins. Nickel and nickel-containing alloys are very important in our society. Nickel is used in the construction, transportation, power, high-tech and many other industries. This book tells the fascinating story of how nickel was discovered, how ore containing nickel is mined and extracted, the properties that make nickel so useful, and how nickel's many uses and applications make the high-tech world we live in possible. It also provides students with up-to-date resources to continue their research.

Chlorine's story includes food, war, and so much more. This book covers the mysterious discovery of chlorine and a case of mistaken identity. Readers explore how it is used to both keep people safe from disease and bacteria, while at the same time used as a weapon of mass destruction. Readers also get a peek inside the inner workings of the atom. A helpful periodic table of elements is included, as well as links to helpful websites and other books for further reading on chlorine.

Join Haley as she explores the magic and mystery of the science circus, full of circus acts with a scientific twist! You’ll never guess what special talent Haley discovers she has. Haley Helium Goes to the Circus is a full color children's book complete with all original artwork. The playful and simple graphics help demonstrate complex concepts (e.g., single replacement and combustion reactions) in a way young children can begin to understand. This is the second 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.

"Every cell requires zinc in order to reproduce -- you couldn't have been born without it. Zinc boosts brain activity and is an essential trace element for humans, but it requires a delicate balance, being toxic in higher quantities. It is a component in sunblock, but it can also protect skin against windburn and other irritations. In this book, we'll explore every aspect of zinc, from how it contributes to health even prior to birth to how it's inside every penny you spend."--Back cover.

"Potassium is bananas! You can probably find potassium in your kitchen. This silvery white element is in bananas, avocados, nuts, chocolate, and potatoes. It's also found in ocean water. In the human body, potassium helps keep our bones healthy and our muscles contracting properly. Potassium is used in many everyday items, such as fire extinguishers, fertilizers, soaps, and batteries. K is potassium's symbol, from the Latin word "kalium." This book will help students better understand the basics of chemistry as they learn what potassium is and how this soft metal is used in our world."--

"Every cell requires zinc in order to reproduce -- you couldn't have been born without it. Zinc boosts brain activity and is an essential trace element for humans, but it requires a delicate balance, being toxic in higher quantities. It is a component in sunblock, but it can also protect skin against windburn and other irritations. In this book, we'll explore every aspect of zinc, from how it contributes to health even prior to birth to how it's inside every penny you spend."--Back cover.

"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!"--