Matter

by Alvin Silverstein, Virginia B. Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn

Explains what is inside matter, how it forms different states, how it is defined with the elements of the modern periodic table, and how chemical reactions take place. Also features current research on matter, showing how scientists are finding ways to use substances--even garbage--to create brand new resources and substitutes for items with limited supplies.

112 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Alvin Silverstein grew up in Brooklyn, the youngest son of an immigrant family who emphasized hard work and education. After graduating from Brooklyn College, he went to graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, where he got a Master's degree in chemistry and met his wife, author Virginia B. Silverstein. He got his Ph.D. at NYU while teaching at the College of Staten Island. He ultimately became a Professor of Biology there and also Director of the Physician Assistant program, while coauthoring books with his wife and, later, two of their children as well.

Reviews

[Tnb · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book does cover a wide range of topics pertaining to the subject of matter, along with the mention of typically omitted realizations of matter. This is great and is the reason for the 2 stars. What is not great is that the scientific vocabulary is used casually and terms are mixed. This has led to a few 'logical' conclusions which are not conclusions but a matter of definition and observation.

I would not recommend this source.