The Periodic Table: Elements with Style

Written by Adrian Dingle

Narrated by L.J. Ganser

Just looking at the periodic table can be enough to give young science students a serious headache. But as you'll soon find out, all those mysterious numbers and letters are clues to the amazing world of elements. The brainchild of Siberian superchemist Dimitri Mendeleev, the periodic table represents the 111 known elements, from hydrogen and oxygen to nobelium and lawrencium. But this doesn't mean there are only 111 elements in the universe. One or more elements might still be out there just waiting to be discovered! Elements make up everything we see in the world around us, and believe it or not, each has a unique personality that makes it as interesting as it is useful for fulfilling its role in the world. The Periodic Table is a fun-filled way to learn about the elements and understand why they are so important. Narrator L.J. Ganser conveys the book's infectious enthusiasm with a reading bound to capture listeners' interest. "The periodic table may be the bane of newbie science students, but The Periodic Table: Elements with Style! ... aims to change that."-Publishers Weekly

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Mar 30, 2012
• ISBN: 9781464044335

Reviews for The Periodic Table

[ms5cronin · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book is good for children around ten or eleven. Each chemical element has a homepage. The chemicals write facts about themselves and even provide pictures of themselves. It is easy to read and makes chemistry interesting for kids because they can understand what it is saying. The periodic table is very easy to follow, which is essential for a young classroom. I really love this book, but gave it a 4 simply because it does not contain all the elements. Although, that does not change my view on this book at all because it is so good for elementary classes and I know the children will love it. Children will learn to love chemistry through this book.

[nblibgirl · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Probably the most fun anyone is ever going to have studying the periodic table! Basher/Dingle have created first- and third-person narration to explain each element as well as logical groupings of elements and Basher’s illustrations capture both the character of each element with a Pokemon/Anime aesthetic. Copper’s entry begins, “I am an age-old metal that gave birth to whole chunks of history and launched civilizations . . .” Fun just to thumb through. Includes basic facts (atomic numbers, weights, dates of discovery) about each element; plus TOC, index, glossary, small poster, and the entire table on one spread. Highly recommended for libraries that support science curriculums related to chemistry and the periodic table. Too bad there isn’t a spiral bound hardback version available. Paperback only.

[smoore75 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Periodic Table: Elements with Style! is a great book for introducing the periodic table to students. Each element is illustrated by a little cartoon character. Important information for each element (the symbol, atomic number, atomic weight, color of the element, standard state, and classification) is displayed in table like fashion at the top of each descriptive page. Other facts are written in first person, paragraph form from each element's perspective. I really enjoyed reviewing this information and could see myself using this book in the future.

[enbrown504 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This book is a reference book about the elements in the periodic table. The book uses a certain format to describe each element and does so in a way that personifies each's characteristics. Each element has a header as the title with a class as a sub header. Symbol, atomic number, weight, color, standard state and classification are all listed above the description. at the bottom of the page is the elements density melting point and boiling point. Also at the bottom is the date of discovery. On the opposite page of the spread is a cartoon depiction of the element. Each page is organized the same way. In the front of the book is a periodic table including each elements cartoon. The table of contents is organized by categories such as, alkaline earth metals, transition elements etc. In the back of the book is an index and a glossary. I think this would be an interesting and possibly useful resource for chemistry related classes or activities because it would add some color to the somewhat dry periodic table and its elements. Also hearing the elements related to by personal qualities might help students remember their characteristics.

[alexandra1600 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Kids will love learning about the periodic table when the elements ' personalities speak with style and sass.

[jrlandry1410 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book has a rare mix of science and art, something I think children will love. It describes every element of the periodic table by giving not only the scientific facts, but addding a personality and a cute illustration to each one. This book is a great way to introduce students to the periodic table without totally boring them to death. Also, by giving each element a character to go with it, I think students will be more likely to remember the names and what the element does.