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Describes the discovery, uses, dangers, and physical characteristics of metals and metalloids, and discusses how they relate to other elements in the periodic table.

A short guide to one of the most celebrated diagrams in the history of science, a tool for understanding the basic building blocks of the universe.

Presents the basic concepts of chemistry and explains complex theories before offering a separate article on each of the building blocks that make up the universe.

Looking at the periodic table can be a bit daunting ... how can you possibly remember what 118 different elements do? The Periodic Table takes a new approach to this important science topic by offering a fully visual guide to the elements. Featuring eye-popping photography and an enormous wealth of cool facts, this is the only book you'll need to help you learn about the basic building blocks that make up everything in our world.

Introduces the periodic table of elements and the basics of chemistry, including what information the periodic table provides about the elements, the role of electrons in chemistry, and how elements combine to make compounds.