The element in the room : investigating the atomic ingredients that make up your home

The element in the room Investigating the atomic ingredients that make up your home

Mike Barfield

Book - 2018

Did you know that without the "lead" in your pencil, there would be no life on Earth? Or that the deadly ingredient used to make the most dangerous weapon in history can also be found in your bottle water? Just about everything in the universe is made up of only 92 elements. And from aluminum to zinc, many of these atomic ingredients can be found in your very own home. Join the great scientific sleuth Sherlock Ohms as he investigates the elements in this funny and fascinating guide! Bursting with brilliant facts about the ingredients that make up everything around us. Atomic comics show you the savvy scientists who discovered the element. Explosive (and easy) scientific experiments!

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Subjects
Chemical elements > Juvenile literature.
Periodic law > Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Juvenile works.
Genres
Instructional and educational works
Juvenile works
Published
London : Laurence King Publishing 2018.
Language
English
Main Author
Mike Barfield (author)
Other Authors
Lauren Humphrey (illustrator)
Physical Description
63 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Awards
Shortlisted for Blue Peter Book Awards 2019
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9781786271785
9781786271778
Contents unavailable.
Review by Booklist Review

This is one of those oversize books where the content spills across pages, presenting facts, explanations, lists, horrible puns, and so-stupid-they're-funny cartoons. The premise is an overview of the periodic table. Each element gets its turn, with entries ranging in size from one-eighth page to facing spreads. Seeming chaos soon resolves into manageable data, as readers are guided along by cartoon detective Sherlock Ohms and a few lab rats. Key points are set off by icons (atomic number, chemical symbol, appearance, danger to humans, and any "superpowers," such as bacteria-destroying chlorine or supermagnetic nickel). Most interesting are the lists showing where each element can be found in everyday objects, ranging from foods to body parts to utilities to medicines. There are occasional experiments, almost all requiring boiling water or open flame, and therefore adult supervision. The pleasing layout and busy covers incorporate humorous illustrations and sight gags, and are sure to attract (and ensnare) browsers. The inside material offers effortless curriculum support, making this a worthy addition to STEM collections.--Kathleen McBroom Copyright 2018 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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