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(3) YA Sparks of Life series. In an in-depth look at a suite of elements essential for life, each element is introduced through a discussion of the historical circumstances surrounding its discovery, followed by a detailed explanation of the key role the element plays in life-sustaining processes. Well-captioned color photos illustrate the books, which also explore a variety of pharmaceutical and common industrial uses of each element. Glos., ind.

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