Aldersey-Williams, Hugh.
Periodic tales : the curious lives of the elements / Hugh Aldersey-Williams. - London : Penguin, 2012. - xvii, 428 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Originally published: London: Viking, 2011.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [405]-413) and index.
Like you, the elements have lives - personalities and attitudes, talents and shortcomings, stories rich with meaning. Unlocking their astonishing secrets and colourful pasts, 'Periodic Tales' will take you on a voyage of wonder and discovery. Along the way you will find that their stories are our stories.
9780141041452 (pbk.) 0141041455 (pbk.)
Chemical elements--Popular works.
QD467 / .A457 2012
546
Periodic tales : the curious lives of the elements / Hugh Aldersey-Williams. - London : Penguin, 2012. - xvii, 428 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Originally published: London: Viking, 2011.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [405]-413) and index.
Like you, the elements have lives - personalities and attitudes, talents and shortcomings, stories rich with meaning. Unlocking their astonishing secrets and colourful pasts, 'Periodic Tales' will take you on a voyage of wonder and discovery. Along the way you will find that their stories are our stories.
9780141041452 (pbk.) 0141041455 (pbk.)
Chemical elements--Popular works.
QD467 / .A457 2012
546