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Science and nature books for middle schoolers
Tired of the dry, academic tomes that purport to teach science? GreatSchools rounds out our grade-by-grade recommendations for science and nature books with this excellent, irrevent collection by artist Simon Basher, plus topical picks on the environment and global warming.
By GreatSchools Staff
The Periodic Table: Elements With Style!
The Periodic Table: Elements With Style!
by Simon Basher and Dan Green
Kingfisher (2007)
Learn about the elements with The Periodic Table, which zeroes in on 64 elements and presents their relevant data in creative, punchy prose. "I may be undersized, but don't underestimate me," says Hydrogen. This book makes a great reference, with all the information your child would want to know about these elements — everything from density to melting point. It's also a great way to spark your children's curiosity about chemistry.
