C Is for Carbon [Hardcover]

Marilee Summers (Author), Kim Wojtko (Illustrator)

Book Description

"C Is For Carbon" is a fun educational picture book best suited for children 2-14 years. Teachers, parents and high-schoolers will also learn and enjoy the colorful pictures. The main purpose of creating a chemistry book targeted at the very young is to introduce the elements and become familiar with their relationships toward one another. By understanding how these building blocks relate we will someday solve the mysteries of cancer, discover new fuel sources or teach bugs to talk! All possibilities begin here so understand and let your imagination run free!!

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Through ten years of brainstorming and study we gave the elements a face and body. We wanted something unique and friendly but also keeping their scientific integrity. The fact each element’s body is based on it’s Atomic Orbital Structure is of little importance to the young learner but remembering this shape later-on will help you determine where the all important electrons lie. Please enjoy this first in a series of book adventures in chemistry!!

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Jump-start your child with "C Is For Carbon!" This picture book introduces Carbon and 24 of his friends. Have fun reading together, saying the names out-loud and gain an understanding of the complex subject of Chemistry! This is a must have for all parents and educators. Visit our web page for teacher lesson plans or to purchase a giant poster of Carbon and his friends (Periodic Table).

After reading "C Is For Carbon" you will be ready to enjoy reading "Where In The World Is Fluorine" and other picture books of adventures in Chemistry!"

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: MackStorm Productions, Inc. (January 30, 2006)
• ISBN-10: 0975307800
• ISBN-13: 978-0975307809
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,295,509 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad!, January 15, 2007

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This review is from: C Is for Carbon (Hardcover)

For a first foray into chemistry, it's not bad. It's the kind of thing where you as the adult will need to coach your child through so they understand the significance of the 4 armed carbon atom for example.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars C Is For Carbon, February 19, 2006

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Lisa M. Nash "'My Kids Mom" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: C Is for Carbon (Hardcover)

What a fun way to explore the nuts and bolts of Chemistry! I have shared this book with children as young as 3 and my sons 6th grade class wanted to know why they didn't have this book in their classroom last month when they were learning about different molecules (Oxygen and Carbon). All ages enjoyed seeing how these creatures (elements) fit into their daily lives. My son's teacher felt it was an excellent teaching tool. You and your kids are going to love it!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative and Fun, February 8, 2006

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Teresa Middleton "Miss Book Worm" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: C Is for Carbon (Hardcover)

What a beautiful book, and what a wonderful way to teach children the periodic chart. Very creative teaching tool.

Teresa Middleton