The Periodic Table of Elements: Understanding the Building Blocks of Everything

Written by Jon Chad

Part of the Science Comics series

A chemistry book in the wrong hands. Can Mel stop the chaos?

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128 pages· 14,499 words· Est. 2 hour read· GN810L

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Mel faces a madman armed with a book of chemistry experiments. Using her knowledge of the periodic table, she must thwart his plans and restore order. Will her understanding of the elements be enough to save the day? Dive into a world where science meets adventure, and discover the secrets of the universe's building blocks. Can Mel's expertise lead to the next big discovery, or will chaos reign?

From the publisher

Step out of your element with Science Comics: The Periodic Table of Elements, the latest volume of First Second’s nonfiction graphic novel series!A book of fun chemistry experiments has fallen into the wrong hands. Only Mel can use her knowledge of the periodic table to put an end to a maniacal madman’s evil schemes. The periodic table helps us quickly understand the 118 elements, those tiny substances that make up everything in the world. By using the periodic table, we can recognize how these building blocks behave, find trends and patterns in the universe, and make predictions about elements that haven’t been discovered yet. Join us in learning about the periodic table, and maybe the next big discovery will be yours!

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