When we look at these nice, neat, and straight rows of elements on the Periodic Table of the Elements, we might think that it was a nice, neat and straight road to their discovery. Nothing could be further from the truth! But the wanderings made it an adventure, and an adventure is always an exciting thing to recount.

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 upper Primary, while the later chapters are designed for ages 12 and up, with a final chapter somewhat more challenging.

Includes:

• Illustrations by Jeanne Bendick and Theodore Schluenderfritz
• 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

Book Details:

• Content suitability (age):
  • Chapters 1-9: 10-up
  • Chapters 10-18: 12-up
• Read-aloud interest: 7-up