The Elements

A True Book

by Matt Mullins

A True Book-Physical Science Whether you're an aspiring inventor or an everyday science buff, you've probably created your own experiments to uncover the truth about the forces of physical science. Now you can delve deeper into the topics of electricity, motion, gravity, and more with these titles that are perfect for the budding scientist in you.

Genres: Nonfiction

48 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2011

About the author

Matt Mullins is a Madison-based business owner specializing in communication, research and analysis, interviewing, scripting for film and video, science and technology writing and editing, food and wine, copywriting and copyediting, writing for children, filmmaking, and journalism. I have a background in contextual research, journalism, and editing. I have an M.A. in History of Science with a focus on industrial technologies. I am interested in field, ethnographic, and contextual research for business strategy and product design, and working on journalism, academic projects, and research in social sciences and environmental studies, the arts, business, and current affairs.

I intend to expand my client base and writing opportunities into more advertising-related work, and into primary field research as well as contextual research. I intend to develop experience and hone skills in my newest professional interest, filmmaking, by focusing on writing and directing with my talented friends at Stumptown.

Reviews

[Shelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chemistry and I have never been friends; somehow I managed to avoid more than an occasional glance at the periodic table in high school. Now that I am homeschooling parent I want to reach a level of understanding with this detailed organizer of all things matter, which means numerous trips to library. This read is one of the more simplified elementary level books available, and it was unfortunately made harder by a lack of images to represent some of the important new information. Wanting to fully comprehend the material my daughter and I found images online or drew our own. Since I felt that was the obligation of the author to provide those visuals, this book is receiving a lower score than it would otherwise.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used this book to supplement our 2nd grade study of the periodic table. The format is well-suited to a young reader: large print, many color photos, eye-catching captions and use of color. Really nice resource!