The elements bible : the definitive guide to 350 years of scientific discovery
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Buffalo, New York ; Firefly Books, 2018.
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320 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 17 cm
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Published
Buffalo, New York ; Firefly Books, 2018.
Format
Book
Language
English
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Includes index.
General Note
First published by Cassell, a division of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd in London.
Description
"This book unlocks the fascinating workings behind the building blocks of life, from the discovery of the very first elements to the formal naming in 2016 of the recently discovered elements 113, 115, 117 and 118 on the seventh row of the periodic table. They are now known as nihonium (Nh), moscovium (Mc), tennessine (Ts) and oganesson (Og), respectively...The Elements Bible introduces a complex subject and also provides insight into the extraordinary underlying stories and facts that you don't normally hear about. Fully illustrated and packed with quirky illustrations, helpful diagrams and historical anecdotes, it is sure to satisfy those seeking to understand the most fundamental ingredients of the universe."--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Mileham, R. (2018). The elements bible: the definitive guide to 350 years of scientific discovery . Firefly Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mileham, Rebecca. 2018. The Elements Bible: The Definitive Guide to 350 Years of Scientific Discovery. Firefly Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mileham, Rebecca. The Elements Bible: The Definitive Guide to 350 Years of Scientific Discovery Firefly Books, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mileham, Rebecca. The Elements Bible: The Definitive Guide to 350 Years of Scientific Discovery Firefly Books, 2018.
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