Stwertka, Albert. A guide to the elements.2nd ed. Oxford Univ. Press. 248p. illus, tables, bibliog. index, c2002. 0-19-515027-9. $18.95. JSA JSA - Japanese Standards Association. * This is an updated version of Professor's Stwertka's acclaimed 1996 guide to the periodic table, which was named "Best Science Book for Junior & senior High School" by Science Books & Films. In clear, easy-to-read language, Stwertka explains the periodic table and its history, and then describes each of the 114 elements with information on discovery, properties, and uses. Examples, anecdotes, and new color and b/w photos enliven en·liv·en tr.v. en·liv·ened, en·liv·en·ing, en·liv·ens To make lively or spirited; animate. en·liv  en·er n. the text: for instance, did you know that hotels with large windows "use glass coated with a thin film of gold to counter the greenhouse effect greenhouse effect: see global warming. greenhouse effect Warming of the Earth's surface and lower atmosphere caused by water vapour, carbon dioxide, and other trace gases in the atmosphere. Visible light from the Sun heats the Earth's surface. and prevent their lobbies from overheating Overheating An economy that is growing very quickly, with the risk of high inflation. "? An epilogue discusses the search for new elements, and a helpful list of Web sites, a chronology and a glossary are included. For all libraries as well as chemistry classrooms. Paula Rohrlick, KLIATT |
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