The Elements

An Illustrated History of the Periodic Table

Tom Jackson

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Shelter Harbor Press
01 October 2024

Popular science; Inorganic chemistry

Series: Ponderables

Here is the essential guide to the Periodic Table, an authoritative reference book and timeline with at-a-glance information for every element. The Periodic Table, set out by Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869, is the result of centuries of accumulated knowledge. It is a powerful yet elegant tool that opens a window onto the very stuff of nature

stars, rocks, life, and more

and it shows us the way to make ever smarter technologies. One hundred ponderables, the puzzles solved and inspirations reached, tell the story of how the Periodic Table came to be. The journey begins just as the first cities are forming and follows the contributions made by philosophers, alchemists, industrialists, and great scientists. It ends with the synthesis of superheavy elements never seen before on Earth

and an understanding of how the universe really works.

By: Tom Jackson
Imprint: Shelter Harbor Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2024 Updated Edition
Dimensions: Height: 285mm, Width: 235mm,
ISBN: 9781627951982
ISBN 10: 1627951989
Series: Ponderables
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 01 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Tom Jackson is a science writer based in the United Kingdom. Tom specializes in recasting science and technology into lively historical narratives. After almost 20 years of writing, Tom has uncovered a wealth of stories that help create new ways to enjoy learning about science. He studied at the University of Bristol and still lives in the city with his wife and three children.