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The Periodic Table Illustrated: A Guide to the 118 Chemical Elements
224 pages, Paperback
Published August 14, 2024
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August 18, 2024
Easy to understand, interesting and full of anecdotes about the elements that promote memorization, as well as beautiful photos. Nice book, for anyone interested and for those who are obliged to study the table of elements.
Facile da capire, interessante e pieno di aneddoti sugli elementi che favoriscono la memorizzazione, oltre che a belle foto. Bel libro, per chiunque sia interessato e per chi sia obbligato a studiare la tavola degli elementi.
I received from the Publisher a complimentary digital advanced review copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.
Facile da capire, interessante e pieno di aneddoti sugli elementi che favoriscono la memorizzazione, oltre che a belle foto. Bel libro, per chiunque sia interessato e per chi sia obbligato a studiare la tavola degli elementi.
I received from the Publisher a complimentary digital advanced review copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.
July 28, 2024
Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.
The Periodic Table Illustrated is an accessible basic illustrated guide to the periodic table of the elements written and curated by Abbie Headon. Due out 14th Aug 2024 in the UK (October 2024 elsewhere) from Amber Books, it's 224 pages and will be available in paperback flexibound format.
This is a well written basic reference guide for all ages, but marketed for a younger (middle grade +) audience. The language is simple and direct, and readers of all ages will have no trouble understanding. A short introduction covers nomenclature and very basic atomic structure and components.
The bulk of the book is taken up with 2 page spreads for each of the elements by atomic number (the order they appear on the table of the elements). The entries include info such as date of discovery, the atomic symbol, melting & boiling points, weight, a short description, and some photos or illustrations: for example, the entry for Hydrogen shows a cosmic "gas cloud" illustration and the famous black & white picture of the Hindenberg exploding.
Five stars. Up to date, useful, colorful and graphically appealing. It would be a good choice for public or school library acquisition, and a good choice for home reference use since it's up to date. (Fun fact, Avogadro's number has changed (!!) since I had freshman chemistry a million years ago).
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
The Periodic Table Illustrated is an accessible basic illustrated guide to the periodic table of the elements written and curated by Abbie Headon. Due out 14th Aug 2024 in the UK (October 2024 elsewhere) from Amber Books, it's 224 pages and will be available in paperback flexibound format.
This is a well written basic reference guide for all ages, but marketed for a younger (middle grade +) audience. The language is simple and direct, and readers of all ages will have no trouble understanding. A short introduction covers nomenclature and very basic atomic structure and components.
The bulk of the book is taken up with 2 page spreads for each of the elements by atomic number (the order they appear on the table of the elements). The entries include info such as date of discovery, the atomic symbol, melting & boiling points, weight, a short description, and some photos or illustrations: for example, the entry for Hydrogen shows a cosmic "gas cloud" illustration and the famous black & white picture of the Hindenberg exploding.
Five stars. Up to date, useful, colorful and graphically appealing. It would be a good choice for public or school library acquisition, and a good choice for home reference use since it's up to date. (Fun fact, Avogadro's number has changed (!!) since I had freshman chemistry a million years ago).
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
August 1, 2024
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.
Abbie Headon’s “The Periodic Table Illustrated” is a compact and engaging guide to the 118 chemical elements that shape our world. Whether you’re a curious student, a science enthusiast, or simply intrigued by the building blocks of matter, this book offers a delightful exploration.
Headon distills complex scientific information into accessible nuggets. Each element receives concise treatment, making it easy to grasp.
The use of specific icons for organizing elements mirrors the periodic table itself. It’s a clever touch that enhances understanding.
From copper’s historical significance to radon’s toxic properties, Headon sparks curiosity about the elements we encounter daily.
The Periodic Table Illustrated” is a pocket-sized gem. Whether you’re flipping through it for fun or using it as a quick reference, it’s a delightful addition to any science lover’s bookshelf.
I love this book. I was just looking at it again, the illustrations and supporting text is outstanding. I will be purchasing a printed copy for my reference and enjoyment. I love the added info such as where the names of the different elements originated, it is truly an outstanding reference.
Abbie Headon’s “The Periodic Table Illustrated” is a compact and engaging guide to the 118 chemical elements that shape our world. Whether you’re a curious student, a science enthusiast, or simply intrigued by the building blocks of matter, this book offers a delightful exploration.
Headon distills complex scientific information into accessible nuggets. Each element receives concise treatment, making it easy to grasp.
The use of specific icons for organizing elements mirrors the periodic table itself. It’s a clever touch that enhances understanding.
From copper’s historical significance to radon’s toxic properties, Headon sparks curiosity about the elements we encounter daily.
The Periodic Table Illustrated” is a pocket-sized gem. Whether you’re flipping through it for fun or using it as a quick reference, it’s a delightful addition to any science lover’s bookshelf.
I love this book. I was just looking at it again, the illustrations and supporting text is outstanding. I will be purchasing a printed copy for my reference and enjoyment. I love the added info such as where the names of the different elements originated, it is truly an outstanding reference.
August 12, 2024
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.
We do trivia every week, and some of us have "special subjects". Leon is good at capital cities. My "special subject" is the periodic table. Not because I know all that much about it, but because I memorised the first ten elements when I was at school and can still recite them. So I was happy to receive this book. It has a short introduction, followed by two pages for each element. Each contains the same layout - Some information about the element, a picture of it in it's natural form, a picture of it in use and information about how people use the element. This format makes the book easy to use and access, and the pictures prevent the book from becoming too dense. This well presented book would be a useful resource for a high-school student who has an interest in science, or a trivia nerd, studying for that question that might never be asked.
We do trivia every week, and some of us have "special subjects". Leon is good at capital cities. My "special subject" is the periodic table. Not because I know all that much about it, but because I memorised the first ten elements when I was at school and can still recite them. So I was happy to receive this book. It has a short introduction, followed by two pages for each element. Each contains the same layout - Some information about the element, a picture of it in it's natural form, a picture of it in use and information about how people use the element. This format makes the book easy to use and access, and the pictures prevent the book from becoming too dense. This well presented book would be a useful resource for a high-school student who has an interest in science, or a trivia nerd, studying for that question that might never be asked.
November 5, 2024
Iridium is very rare, but an unusually high amount of it can be found in a fine layer of quartz dust in rocks all over the world. This dates from 65 million years ago, when a 10-km (6.2-mile)-wide asteroid crash-landed in Mexico, causing a vast explosion that is believed to have led to the extinction of the dinosaurs on Earth. The layer of iridum-containing dust is the remaining debris from that impact.
(p. 162)
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