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Every one of us contains a billion times more atoms than there are gains of sand in the Earth's deserts. How did these elements combine to make us human? Levitt shares the awe-inspiring story of the elements that make up the human body, and how these building blocks of life traveled billions of miles across billions of years to make us who we are. It's also the story of the scientists who made groundbreaking discoveries-- investigations marked by...
3) The atom
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
First hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
40 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to atoms, including the different types of atoms, and how groups of one kind of atom come together to create elements.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
This fact-packed book offers a simple, age-appropriate explanation of nuclear energy, discusses fission and fusion, and explores the pros and cons of this important energy source. A timeline is included to provide a full historical view of our challenges and advances in nuclear power.
7) Matter
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This book details the science of matter. It explains what forms matter can take, how and why matter goes through changes, and more."--
8) Child's play
Publisher
MVD Visual
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (68 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
What happens when a bunch of precocious kids get their hands on an atomic chemistry set? They manage to split the atom and thereby create a new form of popcorn, of course! Mischief soon follows when their little enterprise goes global, despite the interference of a suspicious local detective in this family-friendly adventure.
9) Matter
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
1992.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the elements that make up the physical world and the properties and behavior of different kinds of matter.
11) Atoms
Author
Series
Publisher
Kidhaven Press
Pub. Date
2002.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the discovery of atoms and how they work, nuclear energy and weapons, nuclear radiation and its medical uses, atomic clocks, and other applications.
Author
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
2001.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
109 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces atoms, the tiny particles which make up everything in the world, discussing their different parts, how they were discovered, and how they can be used as a source of energy.
14) Atoms
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2007]
Edition
Revised and updated.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains how scientists learned about atoms, describes atomic structure, how atoms combine into molecules, and how they respond to changes around them, and suggests related activities.
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish
Pub. Date
2000.
Physical Desc
80 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces atoms, the tiny particles which make up everything in the world, discussing their different parts, how they were discovered, and how they can be used as a source of energy.
Series
Publisher
Rock 'N Learn
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Marko the Pencil makes understanding science easy and fun! Join Marko the Pencil as he takes students on a fascinating journey to his Super Science Station where it's easy to grasp science concepts. Designed for students in 5th grade, but learners at all levels will find the information fun and informative.
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title provides an overview of atoms and molecules. Text includes a simple overview of atoms and molecules and examines nuclei, protons, neutrons, electrons, shells, bonds, isomers, and polymers. Includes the periodic table. Information is explained using real-world examples and supported with graphics and photos. This book concludes with two simple, kid-friendly experiments. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
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