Explores the world of natural chemistry, how it is used on a daily basis to produce food and water, to check for infections and diseases, and to help in forensics; and contains full-color captioned photographs and text that explains such topics as chemical reactions, the periodic table, atoms and molecules, and more.

This dictionary, a reference companion for students of chemistry, includes definitions of key terms and concepts, illustrations for clarification, comprehensive cross-referencing, and more.

Explore chemistry by making delicious snacks.

Adaptation of Michael Faraday's lecture explaining why a candle burns.

"Part of the nonfiction Footprints series for middle readers, this book examines the good and the bad of the chemicals we come into contact with in our daily lives"--

Describes the properties and uses of chemicals, how a solid changes to a liquid or gas, and how chemicals combine to make substances we use every day.

"An overview of chemistry for kids covering topics such as metals and nonmetals, states of matter, chemical changes, temperature and heat, acids and bases, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"How do soaps and detergents clean? Why do metals conduct electricity? How does burning fossil fuel contribute to global warming? The answers to these questions are found by examining the properties and behaviors of atoms and molecules. Insightful explanations and hands-on science activities break down complicated chemistry principles into pieces of information that are more easily grasped. Sidebars include discussions on animals that can live thirty...

Chemistry begins with a short overview of the discipline and information on Antoine Lavoisier's 18th-century scientific findings. Concepts are grouped by associations: Basic States (solid, liquid, etc.), Nuts and Bolts (atom, ion, etc.), Nasty Boys (acid, base, etc.), and more.