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Author
Lexile measure
1300L
Language
English
Description
The periodic table of the elements is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of passion, adventure, obsession, and betrayal. These tales follow carbon, neon, silicon, gold, and all the elements in the table as they play out their parts in human history. The usual suspects are here, like Marie Curie (and her radioactive journey to the discovery of polonium and radium) and William Shockley (who is credited, not exactly justly,...
Author
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A non-fiction kids' guide to sharks"--
"Are you ready for a deep dive? An ocean full of sharks is here for you to explore, with fact-packed info about your favorite species--plus some that will suprise you!" -- Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
61 pages : color illustrations ; 35 cm.
Language
English
Description
The next installment in the popular Big Book series is a fascinating introduction to some of the most magnificent and surprising flowering plants from around the world.