Written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney, this eye-catching, mind-expanding guide to chemistry is guaranteed to get a reaction!
From learning how fireworks sparkle to the chemical makeup of planets, this collection of jaw-dropping facts allows readers to see subjects such as chemical reactions, atoms, and the periodic table in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then readers are taken behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon, brought to life by full-colour diagrams and illustrations.
Did you know that...
Adding salt to water makes it shrink
On some planets, it rains diamonds
Steel is more elastic than a rubber band
Supporting STEM learning, these surprising facts are a perfect entryway into learning important chemistry concepts that kids will love sharing with family and friends. Perfect for kids aged 8+.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Know Your Science! series presents extraordinary and mind-boggling science facts that kids will love, and the scientific explanations behind them, brought to life with vibrant diagrams and illustrations.
| ISBN: | 9781398821934 |
| Publication date: | 1st January 2024 |
| Author: | Anne Rooney |
| Illustrator: | Nancy Butterworth |
| Publisher: | Arcturus an imprint of Arcturus Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 128 pages |
| Series: | Know Your Science! |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science: the Elements, crystals, chemistry experiments General Knowledge & Trivia |