Reviews
"The author's evident enthusiasm provides plenty of revs..." Kirkus, July 17, 2013 "...this is a title sure to find an audience, one that will gain a newfound respect for the elements." School Library Journal, September 1, 2013 "An entertaining look at the chemical composition and properties of such items as coins, fireworks, skyscrapers, airplanes, comets, and poison." School Library Journal, An entertaining look at the chemical composition and properties of such items as coins, fireworks, skyscrapers, airplanes, comets, and poison., "This book is about elements. There aren't many of them, but they make up everything you see. They make up the world. In fact, they make up the whole universe. Oh . . . and they make up YOU, too!" — from the book, "A great text for children who are interested in science and who ask "why?" or "how come?" questions ... it connects the science content that we are to teach to everyday life, meeting STSE and STEM outcomes. Highly recommended.", Winner, American Institute of Physics Science Communication Award, Writing for Children category (2014) "The author's evident enthusiasm provides plenty of revs..." Kirkus, July 17, 2013 "...this is a title sure to find an audience, one that will gain a newfound respect for the elements." School Library Journal, September 1, 2013 "An entertaining look at the chemical composition and properties of such items as coins, fireworks, skyscrapers, airplanes, comets, and poison." School Library Journal, "This book is about elements. There aren't many of them, but they make up everything you see. They make up the world. In fact, they make up the whole universe. Oh . . . and they make up YOU, too!" -- from the book, ...This ISA Title Sure to Find an Audience, One That Will Gain a Newfound Respect for the Elements.
