The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Rivalry, Adventure, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements (Young Readers Edition)
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Book Synopsis: A young readers edition of the New York Times bestseller The Disappearing Spoon, chronicling the extraordinary stories behind one of the greatest scientific tools in existence: the periodic table. Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why did tellurium (Te, 52) lead to the most bizarre gold rush in history? The periodic table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, greed, betrayal, and obsession. The fascinating tales in The Disappearing Spoon follow elements on the table as they play out their parts in human history, finance, mythology, conflict, the arts, medicine, and the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them. Adapted for a middle grade audience, the young readers edition of The Disappearing Spoon offers the material in a simple, easy-to-follow format, with approximately 20 line drawings and sidebars throughout. Students, teachers, and burgeoning science buffs will love learning about the history behind the chemistry.
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Discover the hidden secrets behind one of the greatest scientific tools in existence with "The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Rivalry, Adventure, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements"! This young readers edition of the New York Times bestseller delves into the extraordinary stories that shaped the periodic table. From Gandhi's unusual hatred for iodine to how radium almost ruined Marie Curie's reputation, this book unveils the captivating tales of adventure, greed, betrayal, and obsession lurking behind the elements.
Immerse yourself in the crown jewel of scientific achievements and explore the profound impact each element has had on human history, finance, mythology, conflict, the arts, medicine, and the lives of the brilliant but often eccentric scientists who discovered them. The Disappearing Spoon not only educates readers but also offers a thrilling glimpse into the interplay between science and society. Adapted for middle-grade students, this captivating edition presents the material in a simple, easy-to-follow format, supplemented with approximately 20 line drawings and sidebars throughout.
Whether you are a student, teacher, or budding science enthusiast, The Disappearing Spoon will take you on an exhilarating journey through the captivating history of the periodic table. Uncover the stories behind the chemistry and ignite your passion for science today.
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