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"...the look is punchy, immediate and effective. The content is
equally gripping." -- The Guardian
"An engrossing read and an ideal way to painlessly impart a great
deal of science history." -- New Scientist
"I love science... It's great to see a book making it accessible... Science should be fun."
-- Damien Hirst
"This blending of science and art is pure genius. No budding
chemist should be seen without this vital accessory." -- www.writeaway.org.uk
"This illustrated pocket-sized guide is a creative bombshell and
will transform the way you think." -- TES
equally gripping." -- The Guardian
"An engrossing read and an ideal way to painlessly impart a great
deal of science history." -- New Scientist
"I love science... It's great to see a book making it accessible... Science should be fun."
-- Damien Hirst
"This blending of science and art is pure genius. No budding
chemist should be seen without this vital accessory." -- www.writeaway.org.uk
"This illustrated pocket-sized guide is a creative bombshell and
will transform the way you think." -- TES
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Designed to make learning chemistry much easier and a whole lot more fun, these elements show you the periodic table as you have never seen it before. Every element in this engaging little book is a specially created character with its own unique personality.
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A rowdy bunch of rebels, these elements have a reputation for extremely reactive behaviour. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
A rowdy bunch of rebels, these elements have a reputation for extremely reactive behaviour. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although the previous reviewer is correct in saying that not all the elements were represented in this book - I think this is not the point of the book.....Some elements, as I'm sure he is aware, have only been detected for millonths of a second - so writing much about them might, at this level, be a bit tough! I thought it was a wonderfully attractive book that breathed some new life into this subject - it was an excellent idea to give each of the elements a "personality"; and the text, on the whole, was witty and entertaining and accurate!
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is how Science is supposed to be - FUN!
The book is accurate and covers everything a young mind would need to know about the elements and the little poster that comes with it (not shown here but is folded up in the back of the bok) is AMAZING!
I have scoured the internet for a periodic table for my son, and they come in many shapes and sizes but htis one is ideal as the colourful cartoon characters each element is given are represented on the chart too and he is really keen to learn all about them!
The book is written in the first person for each element and several interesting facts are given for each element as well as the important scientific data in easy to refer to bullet point form at the top of every page.
The elements are grouped correctly and each group has its own title page with description of the main features of each group (i.e. what makes the group what it is and how to identify elements that belong to that group)
the book is smaller than I thought but that just makes it even more accesible and the text is a good size, not too big, yet big enough to keep small eyes glued to the page.
I am now on the hunt to see if Kingfisher have published any more science books in this style as I want them all
Also an ideal read for Adults trying to pick up Science again after many years ( like me)
Super - really worth the money, and mine was delivered in 2 days.
OK - so its not for chemistry A-level or above, but anything below that level is sure to love it and to behonest I am thrilled that the book has given my son of 9 a chance to access the periodic table and that I won't all be far too tedious for him when he gets into Chemistry more later - he'll be one up on his classmates.
The book is accurate and covers everything a young mind would need to know about the elements and the little poster that comes with it (not shown here but is folded up in the back of the bok) is AMAZING!
I have scoured the internet for a periodic table for my son, and they come in many shapes and sizes but htis one is ideal as the colourful cartoon characters each element is given are represented on the chart too and he is really keen to learn all about them!
The book is written in the first person for each element and several interesting facts are given for each element as well as the important scientific data in easy to refer to bullet point form at the top of every page.
The elements are grouped correctly and each group has its own title page with description of the main features of each group (i.e. what makes the group what it is and how to identify elements that belong to that group)
the book is smaller than I thought but that just makes it even more accesible and the text is a good size, not too big, yet big enough to keep small eyes glued to the page.
I am now on the hunt to see if Kingfisher have published any more science books in this style as I want them all
Also an ideal read for Adults trying to pick up Science again after many years ( like me)
Super - really worth the money, and mine was delivered in 2 days.
OK - so its not for chemistry A-level or above, but anything below that level is sure to love it and to behonest I am thrilled that the book has given my son of 9 a chance to access the periodic table and that I won't all be far too tedious for him when he gets into Chemistry more later - he'll be one up on his classmates.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this and the others in the series for my 10 and 12 yr old. I thought that since they're at the starting secondary school age it would help them.
My kids are absolutely sold on them - even fight over them! My son was able to correct his teacher in school over something she was teaching them about Calcium and the teacher had to go away and research it, then came back and gave my boy a sticker for knowing better than her!
Each element is presented in a 'swap card' style (similar to football cards, top trumps, etc) page and presents really fascinating and memorable information, they are colour coded and such like for aid of memory. Really cool. Makes science fun.
My kids are absolutely sold on them - even fight over them! My son was able to correct his teacher in school over something she was teaching them about Calcium and the teacher had to go away and research it, then came back and gave my boy a sticker for knowing better than her!
Each element is presented in a 'swap card' style (similar to football cards, top trumps, etc) page and presents really fascinating and memorable information, they are colour coded and such like for aid of memory. Really cool. Makes science fun.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
good
as an aid to kids memories I'm not sure the abstract characters are any worse than photos of lots of grey metals - your choice
Published 19 months ago by Rhumpus
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book! My 10yr old has really taken to it - perfect!
I brought this as my 10yr old is off to secondary school in about 4 weeks time because I've always thought that if I had known more about the elements I may have found science... Read more
Published 22 months ago by C. Gibbs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun, witty and relevant
If only I had read this as a teenager, I might have passed my chemistry exams! My daughters share my passion for science and miss seven has been bugging me to help her with... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Katie's Mum
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not as helpful as suggested
I bought this book for my 12 year old, thinking that it would also help introduce my 9 year old to the topic of chemistry. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2011 by DGTips
1.0 out of 5 stars
Taking it back
Cool little drawings but the text lets this down - so much so that I'm not showing it to my son as it would confuse him - it confused me! "Quick and deadly, that's me. Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2010 by jkg
5.0 out of 5 stars
A scientist is born
Gave this to my lad, who was interested in what the tables were and what they were about. Although it doesn't explain the table as such the elements are all laid out in a fun way,... Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2010 by Dave2mouse
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!
We have a very clever son who constantly requires fresh stimulation and he has just loved this book!! Read more
Published on 21 April 2010 by Glitter Monkey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for inspiring little chemists
My daughter has loved this since we gave it to her when she was about 7 - it has been re-read countless times. Read more
Published on 15 April 2010 by mumof3darlings
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for younger science lovers
My little boy is 5 and has a fascination for the Periodic Table. This explains about half of the elements in a fun and friendly way that makes it feel as if you are not really... Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2010 by Loobie Loo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grandad wants one
Santa brought for my 9 year old son. And he had great trouble getting it off his Grandad on Christmas Day.
A really handy size. Full of facts. Read more
A really handy size. Full of facts. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by N. Hunt
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