Understanding the Elements of the Periodic Table: Set 9

This series presents the incredible world of elements in one of the most successfully accessible formats for young, reluctant, and struggling readers. Colorful photographs, illustrations, and sidebars impart layers of information along with the narrative, which simplifies complex scientific concepts and content. Some lesser-known elements are explored here, including the Lanthanides, Actinides, and Halogen. Readers will be intrigued by the nature of these elements. Some of these elements do not exist in nature, but are created in the laboratory. Some exist for mere seconds before destabilizing, making research extremely difficult. Related elements are also introduced in each book, giving the full scope of the element's profile.