Aldersey-Williams, Hugh. <br/><br/>
Periodic tales :  the curious lives of the elements / 
Hugh Aldersey-Williams. 
 - London :  Penguin,  2012. 
 - xvii, 428 p. :  ill. ;  20 cm. 
<br/><br/> Originally published: London: Viking, 2011. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. [405]-413) and index. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780141041452 (pbk.) 0141041455 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Chemical elements--Popular works.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QD467  / .A457 2012 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>546