Books in Why Chemistry Matters series

This text will teach young readers about the chemical compounds that make up all kinds of objects, giving them a new understanding of the world around them.

An introduction to acids and bases.

What is matter made of? This title helps to learn about the tiny particles that make up everything.

Chemical changes are more common than you might think, from rust forming on steel to a cake baking in the oven. Through exciting, familiar examples and engaging illustrations, readers will discover how chemicals react and change.

Most of the materials around us contain blends of more than one substance. These are mixtures and solutions. Seawater, for example, is a solution of salt and water. This book examines these types of solutions and mixtures.

Chemical changes are more common than you might think, from rust forming on steel to a cake baking in the oven. Through exciting, familiar examples and engaging illustrations, readers will discover how chemicals react and change.

Take a look around, and everything around you is made of matter. Matter is anything that takes up space. Here, learn about the three main forms of matter: solids, liquids, and gases.

An introduction to acids and bases.

Simple introduction to chemical mixtures and solutions, with examples from everyday life.

This text will teach young readers about the chemical compounds that make up all kinds of objects, giving them a new understanding of the world around them.

Includes full-colour images and engaging text that combine to help readers understand the properties of non-metals. This book helps readers learn how to identify non-metals and how they differ from other elements.

Take a look around, and everything around you is made of matter. Matter is anything that takes up space. Here, learn about the three main forms of matter: solids, liquids, and gases.