Books with title Silicon

"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!"--

"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!"--

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.

Explore the current and future applications of common elements from the periodic table of elements with the Elements of Chemistry series. Each volume features the discovery, history, and present uses of one vital element from the periodic table of elements. Discover the effects of these basic building blocks have on major world industries, including energy production, health and wellness, and fabrication. High School readers will come to a deeper understanding of how important and life-giving elements can be and their broad-ranging impact on everyday life on Earth. All titles also feature useful teacher resources, such as rubrics and extension activities, to aid in lesson planning and inspire creative discussions. Every book in the series includes a map, timeline, slideshow, quiz, and detailed diagrams, which allow for comprehensive study of each title subject.