All About the Periodic Table

All About the Periodic Table Synopsis

Can you name the 103 elements of the periodic table? The periodic table is a powerful tool for chemists and all scientists. Its creation has shaped our understanding of the elements that are found on Earth.

Explore the periodic table and its origins in this STEAM reader. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite curiosity about the chemical elements that are the building blocks of our world. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and takes students step-by-step through the engineering design process.

Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in physical science fields. Introduce advanced science topics for older readers with this STEAM book that is ideal for secondary students or ages 10-14.