Books with title Potassium

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.

"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."--

"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."--

Though not available in pure form, potassium is all around us. It can be found in the earth and the oceans, and even in bananas. About 95 percent of the potassium mined today, however, is used in fertilizers. Written for the middle school reader, this is an engaging and accessible explanation of potassium that covers its atomic structure, unique chemical properties, and place in the periodic table.