Atom: The Building Block of the Universe

by David Miles

Meet the the building block of the universe!  "What this title does well is cover the basics of what an atom is and provides clear explanations of how the atom builds into elements, molecules, common substances like sugar, salt, chalk, and soda, even chocolate chip cookies. This book is for the youngest readers and curious minds asking about how life works....This title would work well in an elementary unit about chemistry or physics."― School Library Connection , Recommended Over there is an atom. Wait, you don’t see it? That’s because are super, super, super, super, super small. In this boldly illustrated book for beginners, young kids will learn the basics of atoms, molecules, and how everything fits together to build the world they love. Bright, modern art introduces protons, neutrons, electrons, elements, the periodic table, and much, much more! A stunning teaching aid that's as beautiful as it is educational.

86 pages, Hardcover

Published September 7, 2021

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Reviews

[Esther]

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence"
A. Einstein 1879-1955

the way it is written and communicated through its graphic forms of typography and pictures (illustration, photog, collage), I can see how this would appeal to the younger readers, as an introduction to complex subjects to further engage their exploration + curiosity.

it's also great for adults to read for their young audience (kids, nieces, nephews, etc), humour is sprinkled throughout the pages, amusing for adults and kids.

[Ramona Cantaragiu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome science popularization book for children. The illustrations are really well done and drive home the points made by the author in an effective manner. It also relies on humour and it functions as a good introduction into what an atom is and why we are supposed to be thankful for its existence. :)