Chemistry for beginners /

Glossary.

Introduction -- What's the world made of? -- Journey into an atom -- Making connections -- Chemical reactions -- See, smell, taste, touch -- Your body -- Keeping us safe -- Saving the planet -- Space -- What's next? -- -- Glossary -- Index.

Explains some key concepts and ideas in the study of chemistry From atoms to molecules, discover the basic building blocks of the universe and find out how chemists use them to create amazing new medicines, materials and more. Follow step-by-step chemical reactions, explore the periodic table and learn all about chemistry's real-life applications from solving crimes to producing green energy.

Young People.

9-11.

9-12.

KS2 KS3.

Kristie Pickersgill (Author)
Kristie Pickersgill was born and raised in Yorkshire, where she developed a love of animals, nature and the great outdoors. After studying Chemistry at the University of York, she worked as a school lab technician before making the leap into educational publishing.

Darran Stobbart (Author)
Darran spent a decade as children's bookseller in Durham. He studied crime scene and forensic science at university. It's handier than you'd expect. He collects useless facts, and writes about lots of subjects - especially science. He is passionate about stories, music, and will talk about octopuses at great length.