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What's Chemistry all about?

Lisa Jane Gillespie and Alex Frith

Age: 11+

£9.99

Series: What and Why

What's Chemistry all about?

By: Lisa Jane Gillespie, Alex Frith

Illustrated by Adam Larkum

Series : What and Why

Age 11+

£9.99
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An approachable introduction to what chemistry is, how it works and why it is vital to everyday life. Topics include: the periodic table, atom structure and radiation, and the scientific method, all illustrated with humorous illustrations and diagrams. With simple experiments to aid learning and internet links to recommended websites to find out more.
Extent:
96 pages
Dimensions:
230 x 167.7mm
Paperback ISBN:
9781409547075
Key Stage:
KS3
Publication Date:
June 2012
Work Reference:
01514
Alex Frith
Alex Frith has been writing Usborne books since 2005. His diverse output covers such titles as 'See inside Your Head', 'Stories of Thor' and 'Politics for Beginners'. He has spoken at multiple festivals about his book '100 Things to Know About Space'. Alex can be found in London.

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