77 Awesome Chemistry Facts Every Ki

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Anne Rooney is a full-time writer living in Cambridge, England. Before becoming a writer, she studied and taught medieval English and French literature at the universities of York and Cambridge. She writes short books for short children, longer books for longer children, and books of any length for adults, without regard to the size of the reader.

Her website is http://www.annerooney.com. She has a whimsical blog of non-fiction snippets at http://shipwreckedrhino.com. She has been a Royal Literary Fund Fellow, is Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and serves on the Management Committee of the Society of Authors

Written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney, this eye-catching, mind-expanding guide to chemistry is guaranteed to get a reaction! From learning how fireworks sparkle to the chemical makeup of planets, this collection of jaw-dropping facts allows readers to see subjects such as chemical reactions, atoms, and the periodic table in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then readers are taken behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon, brought to life by full-colour diagrams and illustrations. Did you know that... • Adding salt to water makes it shrink • On some planets, it rains diamonds • Steel is more elastic than a rubber band Supporting STEM learning, these surprising facts are a perfect entryway into learning important chemistry concepts that kids will love sharing with family and friends. Perfect for kids aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Know Your Science! series presents extraordinary and mind-boggling science facts that kids will love, and the scientific explanations behind them, brought to life with vibrant diagrams and illustrations.

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