Wonderful Life with the Elements
Discover the Periodic Table Like Never Before
Format:Hardback
Publisher:No Starch Press,US
Published:9th Dec '12
Should be back in stock very soon
This illustrated guide presents the periodic table in a unique way, turning elements into characters that make chemistry engaging and memorable. Wonderful Life with the Elements offers a fresh perspective.
From the creative imagination of Bunpei Yorifuji, Wonderful Life with the Elements transforms the intimidating periodic table into a vibrant and engaging experience. Each element is personified as a unique character, making chemistry approachable and fun. Heavy elements are depicted as plump figures, man-made elements take the form of quirky robots, and noble gases are adorned with stylish afros. This whimsical portrayal invites readers to explore the properties of each element in a lighthearted manner, making learning enjoyable for all ages.
In Wonderful Life with the Elements, every detail matters. The length of an element's beard or the choice of clothing is not just for aesthetics; they symbolize the characteristics and behaviors of each element. Readers will discover fascinating facts about the discovery of each element, its common uses, and essential statistics, such as whether it can float or react explosively in water. This delightful approach demystifies chemistry, showcasing it as a world full of personality and intrigue.
Why settle for a traditional periodic table when you can dive into this colorful universe? Wonderful Life with the Elements encourages readers to forge a connection with the elements, making them unforgettable companions in the journey of scientific discovery. With each turn of the page, the elements come alive, ensuring that you will never look at the periodic table the same way again.
"Even the most serious chemist will enjoy seeing such illustrations as nitrogen personified floating above a stick of TNT, sporting a beard and mohawk. Playful and endearing in a way that conveys a real appreciation for the elements."
—Sam Lemonick, Chemical & Engineering News, American Chemical Society
"This book takes the boring old periodic table and enhances it, giving the elements a life and spirit of their own all while teaching readers about those elements."
—Wally Bahny, TechRepublic
"The art is both sweet and clear, with brown and yellow cartoons on uncluttered pages that pack a wallop of information."
—School Library Journal
"Yorifuji's personification worked for me. I never took chemistry in high school and so have an incomplete understanding it. Wonderful Life with the Elements gave the Periodic Table contours I was able to grasp."
—Roger Kay, Forbes.com's Endpoint Analysis Blog
"The original presentation of this material and the amusing personal touches are fantastic and turn this book into a fun, easy read."
—Adrian Woodhead, Slashdot
"The best word to describe this gem from another culture is idiosyncratic, others include informative and entertaining. A new window into the teaching of the elements. Upper school pupils will love it."
—The School Librarian
"If chemistry seems cold and unfriendly, Wonderful Life with the Elements: The Periodic Table Personified by Bunpei Yorifuji will help you get to know it better… and make you laugh out loud."
—Karen McGhee, COSMOS magazine
"A new, fascinating way to learn about the elements."
—Emma Shiells, Chemistry World
"Takes the Periodic Table and transforms it into a learning experience."
—Greg Laden, National Geographic's "ScienceBlogs"
"The astonishing attention to scientific details demonstrate a sophisticated grasp of the concepts and some serious artistic chops, but the real joy lies in Yorifuji's infectious, playful enthusiasm--bound to draw in even the most entrenched science-phobes."
—Katherine Montgomery, Shelf Awareness
"A great book for chemistry students and anyone who loves to see chemistry and comics in tandem."
—Lauren Davis, io9
"The charming micro-vignettes nudge the young reader towards that ever-marvelous space where science and whimsy intersect."
—Maria Popova, Brain Pickings
"This book would make a great gift for any aspiring young scientist or even an adult who loves to learn."
—Ruth Suehle, Wired.com's GeekMom
"It's one of the most entertaining and interesting books I've ever read—on any subject!"
—James Floyd Kelly, Wired.com's GeekDad
ISBN: 9781593274238
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
208 pages