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Book Reviews: "Wonders of Chemistry" by Archie P. Collins and "The Elements" by Theodore Gray

Updated: Dec 29, 2021

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Wonders of Chemistry is a fine-detailed book for anybody who yearns to know the world they live in. Mr. Collins has explained chemistry at its finest yet simple and friendly way. This is not like the boring textbooks you don’t understand, ‘cause it’s way better and greater than any of them. Having The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the

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Universe by Theodore Gray is handy too. This book visualizes and gets you in awe of the amazing atoms out there. These two books are the perfect duo to and in-depth learning of chemistry in a fun and fascinating way!


AGE-APPROPRIATE

For "Wonders of Chemistry:" 14 & up

For "The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe:" Age was actually unavailable, even when I researched. But since it is informative and engaging I personally think it is a go for any age. 10 & up is fine if you really need age details, but my 2-year-old baby brother loves The Elements!


ADDITIONAL DETAILS

For Wonders of Chemistry:

  • Publisher: ‎ Yesterday's Classics; Illustrated edition (July 7, 2018)

  • Language: ‎ English

  • Paperback: ‎ 260 pages

  • ISBN-10: ‎ 1633341046

  • ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1633341043

For The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe:


PRAISE

Considering that the "Wonders of Chemistry" is quite a classic, there are no "professional" praises at the present.


For "The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe:"


"I don't know if this is the first coffee-table book paying lush photographic homage to the periodic table, but it is certainly the most gorgeous one I've seen." —John Tierney, The New York Times


"The Elements is a loving reimagination of the classic table." —Wired


"Gray's trademark dry wit and historical anecdotes bring even the most basic lumps to life." —Popular Science


"A great mix of science and art." —Discover


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