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Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe, Book 1 of 3
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Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe, Book 1 of 3 Hardback - 2009

by Theodore Gray; Nick Mann (Photographer)

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Based on five years of research and photography, the pictures in this book make up the most complete, and visually arresting, representation available to the naked eye of every atom in the universe, organized in order of appearance on the periodic table.

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With more than 1 million copies sold worldwide, The Elements is the most entertaining, comprehensive, and visually arresting book on all 118 elements in the periodic table.

Includes a poster of Theodore Gray's iconic photographic periodic table of the elements!

Based on seven years of research and photography by Theodore Gray and Nick Mann, The Elements presents the most complete and visually arresting representation available to the naked eye of every atom in the universe. Organized sequentially by atomic number, every element is visualized by a big beautiful photograph that most closely represents it in its purest form. Several additional photographs show each element in slightly altered forms or as used in various practical ways. Also included are fascinating stories of the elements, told in Theo Grays inimitable style, as well as data on the properties of each, including atomic number, atomic symbol, atomic weight, density, atomic radius, as well as scales for electron filling order, state of matter, and an atomic emission spectrum.

This work of solid science and stunning artistic photographs is the perfect gift book for every sentient creature in the universe.

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  • Title Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe, Book 1 of 3
  • Author Theodore Gray; Nick Mann (Photographer)
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition [ Edition: first
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, New York
  • Publication date 2009-10-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9781579128142 / 1579128149
  • Weight 3.1 lbs (1.41 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.1 x 10.4 x 1.1 in (25.65 x 26.42 x 2.79 cm)
  • Themes
    • Event: Back to School
    • Event: Graduation
    • Event: Home School
  • Category Science
  • Library of Congress subjects Periodic law, Chemical elements
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2009034931
  • Dewey Decimal Code 546

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Citations

  • ALA Best Books Young Adults, 03/01/2010, Page 12
  • Booklist, 02/01/2011, Page 84
  • Choice, 05/01/2010, Page 0
  • Discover, 12/01/2009, Page 36
  • Scitech Book News, 06/01/2010, Page 41

About the author

Theodore Gray is the author of The Elements, Molecules, and Reactions, as well as Theodore Gray's Completely Mad Science, How Things Work, Engines, and the forthcoming Tools. He is the creator of the bestselling iPad apps "Elements" and "Molecules," which have both been named "App of the Week" by Apple and was Director of "Disney Animated" (also honored by Apple as "iPad App of the Year"). Gray appeared on stage with Steve Jobs several times in his capacity as a software creator. He also co-founded Wolfram Research, Inc., makers of the widely-used software Mathematica and the Wolfram Alpha website. He lives in Urbana, Illinois.

Nick Mann is a photographer specializing in taking beautiful photos of inanimate objects on black backgrounds. His other work includes Molecules, , Reactions, How Things Work, Engines, and the forthcoming Tools, all written by Theodore Gray. In his other life, he works in the quality and manufacturing department for a small scientific imaging company. He lives with his wife, children, and stepson in Urbana, Illinois.

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