Just looking at the periodic table can be enough to give young science students a serious headache. But as you’ll soon find out, all those mysterious numbers and letters are clues to the amazing world of elements. The brainchild of Siberian superchemist Dimitri Mendeleev, the periodic table represents the 111 known elements, from hydrogen and oxygen to nobelium and lawrencium. But this doesn’t mean there are only 111 elements in the universe. One or more elements might still be out there just waiting to be discovered! Elements make up everything we see in the world around us, and believe it or not, each has a unique personality that makes it as interesting as it is useful for fulfilling its role in the world. The Periodic Table is a fun-filled way to learn about the elements and understand why they are so important. Narrator L.J. Ganser conveys the book’s infectious enthusiasm with a reading bound to capture listeners’ interest.

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1 hour and 7 minutes
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Adrian Dingle
Narrator

L. J. Ganser
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April 25, 2012
Language

English
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Recorded Books
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B007XF8OLC
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	1 hour and 7 minutes
Author	Adrian Dingle
Narrator	L. J. Ganser
Audible.com Release Date	April 25, 2012
Publisher	Recorded Books
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B007XF8OLC
Best Sellers Rank	#279,359 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #287 in Audiobooks on Science & Technology for Children #388 in Children's Chemistry Books (Books)

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Gadget Lover

Cute Book, but skips a lot of elements

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2019

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This is not a comprehensive book for the periodic table. My son was frustrated that it skipped elements. I would recommend this book instead: https://smile.amazon.com/Basher-Science-Complete-Periodic-Elements/dp/0753471973/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_sims?ie=UTF8

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J M P

Simple enough for science savvy 6 year old and interesting enough for his Mom.

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2014

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My six year old is very fascinated with the elements (partly from the They Might be Giants song) and partly because he is a young science freak. This book is simple enough for him to understand and interesting enough for me to be happy reading it despite the fact it brings me back to having to retake chemistry in summer school. The visuals are very bold but seem to help him retain and remember the chemical symbols. The symbols are on the right hand corner of the page. Easy to cover and quiz.

This might be a slightly more entertaining way to help memorize and learn the elements for someone struggling to keep attention on studying them because if I find it even tolerable to read it has some entertainment value. Note that not all elements are really represented equally--some of the newer elements and less used elements are grouped together and given a page when iron is given a full page spread.

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dnjii

Curious young scientists will love this

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2015

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Best book for kids curious about science but not yet into the thick reading. Each character/element is described in a clever and informative way. As a parent I learned A LOT. I do think these books are aimed at older kids in the 9-10 years old range or older. A couple of the descriptions were not meant for young ears (ex. "this element is used as part of a lethal cocktail for death row" - I just skipped over that part). We love all of these Simon Basher math and science books.

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Richard A. Harbert

My daughter and son-in-law are both college grads. They ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2016

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My daughter and son-in-law are both college grads. They are teaching my grandchildren to read and learn every thing under the sun that they can get there hands on. I've purchased 8-9 of these books and my grandson and my daughter read them all the time. My daughter was a Physics Major in college and she likes all of the books I've gotten from Pasher. Thanks

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Stacey M.

Simple enough, complex enough

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2014

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I love everything about every Basher book! I wanted a simple book to help me understand the periodic table better as I delve into the world of healthy eating and the chemistry behind the food we eat. The periodic table shows us the building blocks for every substance in the world and it's so nice to understand them and see how they fit into the bigger picture of life. This book is written in a simple and humorous style with great illustrations that are interesting to me as an adult and also to my three and five year old who enjoy reading it with me. My three year old son thinks all of the elements are superheroes!

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Davis

Great Introduction for Young Students

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2017

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I purchased copies for my younger students to introduce them to the periodic table. Student ages were between 9-12 years old. Each student read the material well and understood the rudimentary differences between the elements. So, the goal was attained. The insert was a good starter for them and they loved posting it on their walls.

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Heidi

engaging entertaining & memorable

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2010

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The reviews are spot on about the engaging characters and novel presentation of the Periodic Table. The series (we own several titles) has opened my children's eyes to science topics other than the ones they already liked. And because they read them over and over again, the books have deepened their knowledge and understanding of each topic. I think the method of this book is the game changer- it is FUN!

However, I disagree with the assertion (by a teacher and the editor- Ha Ha!- I am a chem engineer and homeschooling parent) that this book is for fourth graders and older. No, no, no. Let your interested 5 year olds page through the book and read every page they ask you to. Early exposure to science gives children confidence that they can study and understand these so-called difficult things. Let your child discover that she/he can do it!!! Learning about hydrogen today, oxygen tomorrow, and gold and neon next week is success. Encourage them. If you are unsure of the topic, learn with your child; discover the topic together; learn that you can do it. After you have read to them, tell them that they are learning the same information that is taught in first year college chemistry. That will be a wide-eyed, wow moment- enjoy it.

This book, and the series as a whole, has made my science reluctant 6 yr. old interested in technical topics. She realizes that science is fun, interesting, something she can do, and as fun as girly things like princesses- a big step at our house. She started with Basher's Biology because that was about cute things like animals and has since had the interest to read Physics, Astronomy, and the Periodic Table. My son read Physics and the Periodic Table first, because "those are serious topics," and has since discovered that Biology is also serious and, dare I say, interesting and not gross. I am ordering three more titles today.

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dogwood

visual learner

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2014

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This is the coolest book out there for the visual learner. After this book, I have been purchasing all of the Basher science books. This book comes with a periodic table poster which I removed and laminated. It has been worth the cost of the book alone. My 8 year olds LOVE quizzing each other on the elements. It has really made chemistry exciting in our house.
The book is a well-organized reference and I would highly recommend it to any age... even adults learning the periodic table, maybe especially adults!

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Loobie Loo

Excellent for younger science lovers

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2010

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My little boy is 5 and has a fascination for the Periodic Table. This explains about half of the elements in a fun and friendly way that makes it feel as if you are not really learning at all. The illustrations are 'Manga-esque' if thats the word and very appealing. The book as I have said, does not cover all the elements included in the table and I know some reviewers did complain about this, which is justified if you were using this a study guide for an older child. However for my son it is hardly a worry as there will be plenty of time to learn the rest later. The book is handily broken down into sections (metals, gases etc) and also includes a little poster to look at. Would also recommend 'Astronomy' by the same publisher.

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C. R. Okparaeke

My kids LOVE it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2009

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I bought this and the others in the series for my 10 and 12 yr old. I thought that since they're at the starting secondary school age it would help them.

My kids are absolutely sold on them - even fight over them! My son was able to correct his teacher in school over something she was teaching them about Calcium and the teacher had to go away and research it, then came back and gave my boy a sticker for knowing better than her!

Each element is presented in a 'swap card' style (similar to football cards, top trumps, etc) page and presents really fascinating and memorable information, they are colour coded and such like for aid of memory. Really cool. Makes science fun.

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Val Smith

Basher science : The periodic table

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2013

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I blame the quiz show "Pointless" for my purchase of this. I know very little science at all and my formal chemistry knowledge ceased when I was 13 - though I know a little from gardening and avoiding pesticides. I didn't even know what the periodic table was and the idea of elements like Vanadium seemed someone's idea of a joke - I thought Vanadis was a Nordic goddess. So I needed a straightforward, well set out, simple text which would tell me what was what and what did what. This book supplies it - and so much more. I really like the illustrations, it is well set out and the poster at the end is a bonus. Perhaps my having been a Children's Librarian helps with the recognition that many children's books provide an excellent foundation for more. I can't see it through a child's eyes but I don't think this is a children's book. It is for anyone who just wants to know!

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giles pearson

Great intro for GCSE kids

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2021

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Clearly and simply written

Norsicciacrabbe

Good introduction

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2013

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This was purchased for my 10 year old grandson after he taught himself the Elements Song, so that he would know what he was singing about. I was impressed with the clarity of the illustrations and the text was easy to understand. I'll be buying some more books in the series soon.

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