"The Disappearing Spoon" is a paperback book with a black cover; there are several beakers, test tubes, and science flasks filled with yellow liquid and one blue spoon connected by a network of clear tubes.

The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Rivalry, Adventure, and History of the World from the Periodic Table of Elements (Youth Edition) by Sam Kean

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Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why did tellurium (Te, 52) lead to the most bizarre gold rush in history?

The periodic table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, greed, betrayal, and obsession. The fascinating tales in The Disappearing Spoon follow elements on the table as they play out their parts in human history, finance, mythology, conflict, the arts, medicine, and the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them.

Adapted for a middle-grade audience, the young reader's edition of The Disappearing Spoon offers the material in a simple, easy-to-follow format, with approximately 20 line drawings and sidebars throughout. Students, teachers, and burgeoning science buffs will love learning about the history behind chemistry.

The Disappearing Spoon recommended for ages 10+.

Paperback, 240 pages.


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  • Weight: 0.5 lb
  • Product Type: Books

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