Publisher's Synopsis
The periodic table of elements is a simple chart, but it can be seen as a dictionary for the elements that make up everything in the universe! Students will learn about this vital chart with this comprehensive yet approachable title. The curriculum-aligned explanatory text covers how the periodic table is organized in addition to key concepts related to atoms. Engaging sidebars throughout also offer definitions of important terms in addition to more information about significant topics, such as chemical symbols. This comprehensive title also features fascinating information about the periodic table's history, including a biography of its creator, Dmitri Mendeleev. This text is sure to inspire students to appreciate the periodic table's many contributions to and uses in modern science!
