The secret lives of the elements
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Bellevue - Adult Non-Fiction | 546 H2829s | On Shelf |
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Published
London : Greenfinch, 2021.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
224 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
In this book Kathryn Harkup reveals that there are personalities, passions, quirks and historical oddities behind those ordered rows, and shows us that the periodic table is a sprawling family tree with its own black sheep, wayward cousins and odd uncles. The elements in the periodic table, like us, are an extended family -- some old, some newborn, some shy and reticent, some exuberant or unreliable. Dr Harkup tells the weird and wonderful stories of just fifty-two members of this family -- remarkable tales of discovery, inspiration and revolution, from the everyday to the extraordinary. Some elements are relatively anonymous; others, already familiar, are seen in a new light; and old friends have surprising secrets to share. From our green-fingered friend magnesium to the devil incarnate polonium, this eclectic collection of engaging and informative stories will change the way you see the periodic table for ever.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Harkup, K. (2021). The secret lives of the elements . Greenfinch.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Harkup, Kathryn. 2021. The Secret Lives of the Elements. Greenfinch.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Harkup, Kathryn. The Secret Lives of the Elements Greenfinch, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Harkup, Kathryn. The Secret Lives of the Elements Greenfinch, 2021.
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