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Beatty, Richard
5 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Elements series.
Each of these books defines an element, then describes what risks are associated with it and where it fits in the periodic chart. Numerous captioned color photos and sidebars augment the accurate, well-organized, but information-dense sections. Glos., ind. Review covers these Elements titles: Manganese, Iodine, Nickel, and Mercury.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian
(4)
4-6
Science Fact Files series.
This book traces past and current discoveries and theories. The emphasis is on "pure" science with some information on practical applications and controversies of gene research, testing, and manipulation. The text competes for space with frequent sidebars, color photos, archival reproductions, and diagrams. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(3)
4-6
Elements series.
These books describe the discovery, occurrence in nature, atomic makeup, properties, and uses of four common chemical elements. Chemical equations are supplied and explained with diagrams. Captioned color photographs extend the texts. Each of the books includes a periodic table, along with an explanation of its organization and contents. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs
(3)
4-6
Elements series.
These books describe the discovery, occurrence in nature, atomic makeup, properties, and uses of four common chemical elements. Chemical equations are supplied and explained with diagrams. Captioned color photographs extend the texts. Each of the books includes a periodic table, along with an explanation of its organization and contents. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs
(3)
4-6
Elements series.
These books describe the discovery, occurrence in nature, atomic makeup, properties, and uses of four common chemical elements. Chemical equations are supplied and explained with diagrams. Captioned color photographs extend the texts. Each of the books includes a periodic table, along with an explanation of its organization and contents. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Harry Clement Stubbs
5 reviews
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