This endlessly fascinating book explores the elements of the periodic table, including the story of their discovery and the way they have revolutionized our lives. Discover the incredibly poisonous ingredients in table salt, how iron in the earth makes compasses work, and many more surprising facts! With wonderful graphic illustrations by Roy Hermelin, this full-color book provides a fun way for children to learn this essential area of chemistry. What's the best book for budding scientists aged 8+? The answer is elementary! ABOUT THE SERIES: Science Stories is a vibrant educational series, focusing on the history of science and its major breakthroughs. Each title focuses on a different discipline - from computer science to the periodic table - brought to life by Roy Hermelin's full-color illustrations.About the Author: Lisa Regan is an experienced children's non-fiction writer, specialising in science, paths, and engineering books. Roy Hermelin is a designer and Illustrator residing in Tel Aviv, Israel. He has spent the last few years working as both a freelance and an in-house designer in the animation industry in Israel, while building a diverse skill set and gaining experience in the various stages of the production timeline-from character design and visual development, to story development, assisting in animation in Flash and After Effects, Storyboarding, and designing environments and backgrounds.