Explore Atoms and Molecules! With 25 Great Projects by Janet Slingerland with illustrations by
Matt Aucoin enables readers ages 7 - 10 to take a first look at the building blocks of matter.
The book opens with a timeline that traces the
history of the atom from the ancient Greeks of 500 BCE to the addition of four
new elements added to the periodic table in 2016. An introduction explains the relation between
atoms, molecules and matter. Six chapters follow covering atomic arrangement, elements,
electrons, how atoms bond to create materials, compounds vs. mixtures, states
of matter, and chemical reactions.
Each chapter is thoughtfully organized and
concludes with a collection of hands-on projects. Reader-friendly pull-outs:
Words to Know, Investigate, Consider and Discuss, and Did You Know are paired
with colorful cartoon-style illustrations and visually appealing diagrams.
Consider this book for home and school library
collections.
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