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Chemistry: The Atom and Elements
The exciting topic of Chemistry is explored, covering the atom--protons, neutrons, electrons, nucleus--as well as the basics of the periodic table, elements and atomic number. This is followed by an examination of individual elements, such as Lithium, Helium, Carbon, Sodium, Neon and Oxygen. Sound it out sections aid young readers in pronunciation and elementary definitions allow basic understanding of complex topics. Learn the vocabulary of a genius at a young age!
This is book two of the Super Smart Science Series.
Book one-Cellular Biology: Organelles, Structure, Function
Book three-Neurology: The Amazing Central Nervous System! (Coming March 2013)
This is book two of the Super Smart Science Series.
Book one-Cellular Biology: Organelles, Structure, Function
Book three-Neurology: The Amazing Central Nervous System! (Coming March 2013)
34 pages, Hardcover
First published March 8, 2013
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October 1, 2013
I won the first book of this series through a facebook giveaway. At first, I hadn't thought about reading science books to my 5 year old but when he got his hands on the first one, he was hooked. We were shocked! He hadn't shown any real interest in science yet! That said, this is the second book in the series and we love it. This book definitely has a WOW factor. Starting in the beginning, the atom along with protons, neutrons and electrons is introduced. (We absolutely love the illustrations). After the atom, you are thrown in to the Periodic Table of Elements. Something I love about this author are the little reviews in each section to reinforce what you just read. After introducing the term "atomic number" an example follows to make sure the comprehension is there. My son loves answering the questions. It makes reading time more interactive with the excitement of answering a question correctly.
The next section goes into more detail about specific elements. The atomic structure is shown, atomic number reviewed and he finds it in the periodic table. Then there is a real life association so my son knows where lithium can be found (in batteries and medicine).
As in all of this series, the book culminates in a review of all new terms learned. My son truly feels as it says in the end of the book, "You are a Chemistry expert!"
The next section goes into more detail about specific elements. The atomic structure is shown, atomic number reviewed and he finds it in the periodic table. Then there is a real life association so my son knows where lithium can be found (in batteries and medicine).
As in all of this series, the book culminates in a review of all new terms learned. My son truly feels as it says in the end of the book, "You are a Chemistry expert!"
May 1, 2015
April Chloe Terrazas has written a series of science books for young children. In chemistry, she tells about the first elements on the periodic table in terms that children can understand. The illustrations are delightful and add to the text with pictures of the subject matter. When I shared this book with children, they loved the concepts and how they learned about science. My thanks to April Chloe Terrazas for my copy of Chemistry: The Atom and Elements.
March 23, 2013
This is a very clever way to get children interested in science! I personally enjoy the sound it out sections that help the child sound the words out independently. This book is really empowering to the little ones. We can't wait for the next book in the series.
April 26, 2013
This is a very nice introduction to the atom and elements. My two month old is a bit young to appreciate it now, but I'm sure it will make an excellent teaching tool in the future. I received this book through a First Reads giveaway, but I plan on purchasing the others in this series.
December 7, 2023
This is a strictly introductory book on chemical terms for preschoolers, or perhaps elementary grades who have had no exposure to chemistry. It defines common terms, such as: proton, electron, atomic number. It also offers a pronunciation guide for each vocabulary term, although I suspect that is likely to be of more use to an adult reader than a preschooler. The illustrations are cartoonish and simple: appropriate for the youngest children only. I did find some of the pages rather messy from the interspersion of pictures and text.
The book is rather lacking in detail and content for any child with even the most elementary knowledge of atoms. I’m not clear why it is labeled for ‘super smart’ children, unless the idea is to use it for curious three- or four-year-olds, just to see if the subject interests them. As a sample page:
I won’t quibble with small details, such as the assertion that ‘all living things’ are made of carbon, although a biochemist might disagree with the wording.
The book is rather lacking in detail and content for any child with even the most elementary knowledge of atoms. I’m not clear why it is labeled for ‘super smart’ children, unless the idea is to use it for curious three- or four-year-olds, just to see if the subject interests them. As a sample page:
This is an atom of Carbon.
Did you see C in the Periodic Table of Elements?
What is the atomic number of Carbon?
All living things are made of Carbon.
How many protons are inside the nucleus of an atom?
I won’t quibble with small details, such as the assertion that ‘all living things’ are made of carbon, although a biochemist might disagree with the wording.
March 30, 2015
Whilst the writing is clear and interesting, I was disappointed at the total lack of experiments in this book.
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