The Elements: The New Guide to the Building Blocks of Our Universe

The Elements: The New Guide to the Building Blocks of Our Universe 

by Jack Challoner 

Language: English 

London: Carlton, 2012. 

160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 29 cm 

ISBN: 9781780971254, 1780971257 

Summary: Takes you on a gorgeously illustrated tour of the Periodic table. Filled with fascinating information about the elements, their main compounds, and their principal uses, this authoritative yet accessible book, written by renowned popular-science writer Jack Challoner, makes "hard" science easy, interesting, and relevant to our daily lives.

Reviews: Booklist; Library Journal

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Elements: The Powers, Uses, and Histories of Every Atom in the Universe

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Elements: The Powers, Uses, and Histories of Every Atom in the Universe 

by Lisa Congdon 

Language: English 

San Francisco, California: Chronicle Books, LLC, 2021. 

147 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. 

ISBN: 9781452161594, 1452161593 

Summary: Takes readers on a rollicking ride through the world of all 118 known elements where they will discover their uses and special properties.

Reviews: Booklist