The Elements: An Illustrated History of the Periodic Table (100 Ponderables) [With 12-Page Removable Timeline]

by Tom Jackson

Book Overview

In 1869, Dmitri Mendeleev presented the world with the Periodic Table. It contained 63 elements, many more than the four--earth, water, fire, and air--established in the ancient world, but less than half the total in our modern table. Mendeleev believed there were many elements still to come. He was right. With over 300 illustrations, this essential guide to the Periodic Table, tracks the history of a powerful yet elegant tool that lays bare the building...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0985323035
• ISBN13: 9780985323035
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Shelter Harbor Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 9.5" x 11.0"