Summary

The Periodic Table, Third Edition is a comprehensive guide to one of the most celebrated diagrams in the history of science. From its beginnings in the mysterious experiments of the medieval alchemists to its newest additions discovered during the atomic age, the periodic table has remained an astonishing tool for understanding the basic building blocks of the universe. Within the pages of this intriguing book, students will learn why the table is a chemist’s best friend, what the table reveals about the unique properties of each major group of elements, and how the elements are used in industry and everyday life.

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About the Author(s)

Becky Ham received a BA in anthropology from the University of Arizona and a Ph.D. in biological anthropology from New York University. She has done archaeology and paleontology fieldwork in Arizona, Israel, and Tanzania and has been a science writer for the Center for the Advancement of Health and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She has written articles on science and health topics for Health Magazine, Discovery.com, and MSNBC.com, among other publications.

Kristi Lew is a former ­high ­school science teacher with degrees in biochemistry and genetics. She is a professional science curriculum designer and the author of more than 40 books for children and young adults.