The Mystery of the Periodic Table

Written by Benjamin D. Wiker
Illustrated by Jeanne Bendick and Theodore Schluenderfritz

            Benjamin Wiker leads the reader on a delightful and absorbing journey through the ages, on the trail of the elements of the Periodic Table as we know them today. He introduces the young reader to people like Von Helmont, Boyle, Stahl, Priestly, Cavendish, Lavoisier, and many others, all incredibly diverse in personality and approach, who have laid the groundwork for a search that is still unfolding to this day. The first part of Wiker's witty and solidly instructive presentation is most suitable to middle school age, while the later chapters are designed for ages 12-13 and up, with a final chapter somewhat more advanced.

Includes:

• Illustrations
• Periodic Table of elements (2003)
• Glossary
• List of elements by date of discovery
• About the author
• Back cover flap for easy reference of Periodic Table

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Book Details:

• Content suitability (age):
  • Chapters 1-9: 10-up
  • Chapters 10-18: 12-up
    
• Read-aloud interest: 7-up
• Readability Level (grade): RL9.1
• Page count: 151
• Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.44 inches (with 4.5 flap)
  • Weight: 0.55 lbs.
  • SKU: 62-P (for print), 62-E (for e-Book)
  • ISBN: 978-1-883937-71-3