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The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe |  | Author: Theodore Gray
Creators: Nick Mann, Theodore Gray
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
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Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 1086
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 10.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 1579128149
Dewey Decimal Number: 546
EAN: 9781579128142
ASIN: 1579128149
Publication Date: October 1, 2009
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Product Description
An eye-opening, original collection of gorgeous, never-before-seen photographic representations of the 118 elements in the periodic table.
The elements are what we, and everything around us, are made of. But how many elements has anyone actually seen in pure, uncombined form? The Elements provides this rare opportunity. Based on five years of research and photography, the pictures in this book make up the most complete, and visually arresting, representation available to the naked eye of every atom in the universe. Organized in order of appearance on the periodic table, each element is represented by a spread that includes a stunning, full-page, full-color photograph that most closely represents it in its purest form. For example, at -183˚C, oxygen turns from a colorless gas to a beautiful pale blue liquid.
Also included are fascinating facts, figures, and stories of the elements as well as data on the properties of each, including atomic weight, density, melting and boiling point, valence, electronegativity, and the year and location in which it was discovered. Several additional photographs show each element in slightly altered forms or as used in various practical ways. The element's position on the periodic table is pinpointed on a mini rendering of the table and an illustrated scale of the element's boiling and/or melting points appears on each page along with a density scale that runs along the bottom.
Packed with interesting information, this combination of solid science and stunning artistic photographs is the perfect gift book for every sentient creature in the universe.
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Gray's Anatomy of the Elements July 30, 2010
U Dream (Colton, CA United States)
I loved the pictures, but I also loved the technical info on the right margin, especially the electron orbital filling sequence. It helped explain the vertical and horizontal structure of the table of elements. I read Eric Scerri's book on The Periodic Table, but didn't understand the rare earths until reading Gray's book. I wasn't put off by the author's humor and occasional sarcasm. A picture at the back of the book of the author sitting at his Periodic Table Table suggested to me that he's quite a character. It was an easy read. I liked the format with each element described in pictures and text with each 2 page open spread (with an occasional extra spread for elements such as aluminum, titanium, iron, copper, tungsten, gold, lead, and uranium). I had a hard time putting the book down, especially because of the page-turning teaser about the "next" element. I love the fold-out pictorial periodic table at the back of the book. Truly worthy as a gift. I'm actually buying a second copy for my retired chemist big brother.
PHENOMENAL! July 25, 2010
GARDEN HAIKU (California, USA)
When someone's truly enthusiastic about the subject he writes about, his passion shows through and is contagious. This is true with THE ELEMENTS, a phenomenal book that captures my 7 year old son's attention the first time he heard about this book in school and rushed home begging me to get him this book! I was amazed because this is not an easy subject and I personally had a hard time learning about the elements in school. But with this book, the experience will be changed.
This 239 paged encyclopedia-standard reference is one of its kind: comprehensive, informative and innovative. I used to think the "periodic table" has nothing to do with our daily life except for tests but my son excitedly put the chart that came with the book up on the wall and announced that these are what the tangible universe made of. See these elements like never before with THE ELEMENTS that showcases each element with glorious full-page photographs with images that are familiar to us accompanying with texts that are remarkable both in style and scientific depth. It is stunningly humorous, educational and entertaining. Within the two pages readers also get essential scientific data about the elements from its weight, density, radius, crystal structure to Electron Order Filling, Atomic Emission Spectrum and State Matter.
Our son refers to it often and it will be put into good use for many years to come. It is not a book that he bought just to put it on the shelf for looking good and cool. This book is practical and serves as his own coach that takes him by hand to explore every known atom in the world. When asked what he liked most in the book, he answered "I like Boron (5; p22) the most because it is harder than diamond and you can find it in silly potty." And his favorite fruit now is banana which is "high in potassium, thus both healthy and radioactive. (p53)." We all learnt many fascinating facts about the elements and quite often laughed out loud with the text. Don't forget to check out the related media about this book: we hope one day we will all be able to sing that hilarious element song!
Elements Book July 4, 2010
ella
Unique book, beautiful pictures, and educational text. Very appropriate for anyone learning and/or interested in chemistry.
 Good service, little long on shipping July 1, 2010
saknjak
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
The book came with no issues other than it seemed a little long for shipping. I ordered May 28 & recieved the book June 17. Typically, items arrive within 8- 10 business days.
My son is fascinated June 26, 2010
James Cook (Sacramento, CA USA)
My six year old son loves this book, even though he can't read it. He loves the pictures and hearing some of the stories of the elements.
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