Description
If the whole thing is made from atoms and molecules, why do people look different from dogs and doorknobs? In Explore Atoms and Molecules, readers discover that the characteristics of a material are made up our minds by the way the atoms and molecules connect, and study how chemical reactions change these connections to create the whole thing we know. This book discusses the elements at the periodic table and why they’re grouped into families, encouraging the exploration of meaningful classification systems. States of matter and mixtures and compounds round out the exploration of atoms and molecules!
This book supports the maker movement with plenty of hands-on activities that remove darkness from the concepts of chemistry. Readers build 3-D models of molecules and create a periodic table guessing game. Fascinating sidebars offer opportunities for readers to connect the text with real-world science, and caricature illustrations provide a fun foundation for learning.