The Periodic Table | 
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Product Description
The Periodic Table introduces budding chemists to the world of the elements as it's never been seen before. Designed to resemble popular networking Web sites, the pages of this book feature "homepages" for each of the chemical elements -- complete with witty and informative profiles written by the elements themselves, plus a personally chosen picture.
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Customer Reviews:
• Great Book For Middle School Chemistry! 05 March, 2008
This book describes over 100 elements of the periodic table from a first-person point of view, making the elements seem like they are people. Each element has a two-page spread, with one page containing information about the element and the other page showing a cartoon picture of the element. The information listed includes the element's symbol, atomic number, color, and date of discovery. Each element then describes its characteristics through a first-person narrative. A glossary and index are available at the end, and a poster of the periodic table with the cartoon pictures is included.
This book is so cute and clever! It makes a topic which can be boring to students into something fun. Having the information written in first person helps to draw the reader into the book because it is more like a story. It includes some information on how the elements are grouped together, but mostly concentrates on describing the individual elements. The poster is an added bonus. My students loved this book! If you teach chemistry, this should definitely be part of your collection.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1B07OKFD7L843
• This Book Has Created A Thirst For Scientific Knowledge 03 April, 2008
My son, age 6, received this book almost 5 months age. The binding is just about to go - he takes it everywhere and is the only book he willingly reads to himself. Detailed descriptions of the elements are definantly included in the book but unlike my own experience with the elements the author makes it fun. The uses of each element are described so the elements become relevant to even a six year. The included poster is informative and cute enough that he wants to keep it on his wall. The only problem now is to find another chemistry book written so a six year old can understand it.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A6YK2BR677KPO
• Excellent For Motivating Students 18 February, 2008
I use these books with my middle school science students. They absolutely love them. The kids get excited about learning the various elements and arrangement of the periodic table because of the cartoon illustrations and interesting descriptions. Highly recommended both for teachers and for parents looking for a home study book on the elements. Several of my students went home and bought copies for themselves because they liked the book so much. My only complaint would be that some elements do not get their own page. They only show up on the group pages. Overall though, I give the book a five for making a subject that could be boring very fun.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3D29YFBYGA8FA
• Great Book For Kids Who Love Science! 25 June, 2008
This book has almost singlehandedly convinced my 6 year old he wants to be a chemist. He has read it repeatedly, memorized the chemical abbreviations and periodic numbers, learned about protons, neutrons, electrons, etc, and his favorite question to ask a new friend is now "What is your favorite element?" OK, not all kids will geek out this much, but the fun pictures and engaging text may just convince some other children to spend thier braincells on chemistry instead of Pokemon. Highly recommended!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2RXISMUWQ77MK
• Who Knew It Could Be Such Fun? 28 February, 2008
What a fresh and original look at the periodic table! The book is compact in size, and gives a brief synopsis, including most the data from the periodic table such as the symbol, atomic number and weight, its standard state, color and classification.
The book is organized by periodic table group, the graphic at the top of the page shows each element's location on the table. The elements introduce themselves with a sense of humor and share facts about their appearance and uses.
Zinc, symbol Zn, says, "Here to protect and serve, I'm more useful than you'd zinc! I'm a very sociable element that's always happy to mix in with other metals."
The illustrations that represent each element make the book. Silicon is a computer chip/centipede while Aluminum is a stylized airplane. They evoke Japanese anime characters and the poster of the periodic table bound into the back of the book remids me of the Pokemon poster that used to hang in my entling's bedroom. I found the drawings utterly compelling.
The book invites casual reading as well as cover to cover absorption.
- Reviewed by customer ID: AV08SZ4CV954T
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