Starting with a mixture of iron filings and sulphur, Uncle Paul awakens in his young nephews an eagerness to learn more about the properties of the elements. Through a series of carefully-devised experiments and conversations about the experiments, he leads the boys to an understanding of some of the basic principles of chemistry. Excellent as a follow-on to "The Story Book ofScience" and "The Secret of Everyday Things" by the same author. Suitable for ages 11 and up.
| Author: Jean Henri Fabre| Publisher: Yesterday's Classics| Publication Date: March 10, 2009| Number of Pages: 392 pages| Language: English| Binding: Paperback| ISBN-10: 1599152533| ISBN-13: 9781599152530