It's elementary! -- About atoms -- Solid, liquid, or gas? -- Elements over the years -- Organizing the elements -- Elements around you -- Useful elements!.
Summary:
"Elements create everything around us, from the air we breathe to our very bodies. Some elements are abundant, such as hydrogen and carbon, while others are rare or only created in laboratories! How elements join to create compounds--and the matter around us--is an amazing discovery that scientists are still investigating. Readers will appreciate the accessible look at elements in this intriguing book, which includes comprehensible fact boxes, helpful diagrams, and essential elementary chemistry facts."-- Provided by publisher.
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