Mystery of the Periodic Table (Living History Library)

Wiker, Ben

ISBN 10: 188393771X / ISBN 13: 9781883937713

Published by Bethlehem Books, 2003

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002626576

Synopsis:

Benjamin Wiker leads the reader on a delightful and absorbing journey through the ages, on the trail of the elements of the Periodic Table as we know them today. He introduces the young reader to people like Von Helmont, Boyle, Stahl, Priestly, Cavendish, Lavoisier, and many others, all incredibly diverse in personality and approach, who have laid the groundwork for a search that is still unfolding to this day. The first part of Wiker's witty and solidly instructive presentation is most suitable to middle school age, while the later chapters are designed for ages 12-13 and up, with a final chapter somewhat more advanced.

RL9.1
Of read-aloud interest ages 9-up

About the Author: Benjamin Wiker (1960-  ) received his doctorate in Theological Ethics from Vanderbilt University, and has taught at Marquette University, St. Mary’s University (MN), and Thomas Aquinas College. He now writes full time, and teaches part time at Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH. He has published another book, Moral Darwinism: How We Became Hedonists, and writes for a number of national journals. Dr. Wiker is also a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute, the think-tank for Intelligent Design Theory. He now lives in Hopedale, Ohio with his wife, Teresa, and seven children (Jacob, Anna, Faith, Clare, Nathaniel, Beatrice, and Rachel). This is his first book for young people.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mystery of the Periodic Table (Living ...
Publisher: Bethlehem Books
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Bendick, Jeanne
Condition: Very Good