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Kean, Sam

The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Rivalry, Adventure, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements

229 pp. | Little | April, 2018 | Trade ISBN 978-0-316-38828-3 $17.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-0-316-38825-2
(3) 4-6 Adapted by Adrian Dingle and Kelsey Kennedy. In this adaptation of Kean's adult title, the periodic table--its organization and elements--provides the framework for discussion about chemistry, biology, scientists, and the history of science. Kean includes explanations of elements in the universe, health, industry, warfare, art, and currency. Occasional sidebars and scientific illustrations throughout plus the appended periodic table provide further illumination for young readers. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

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