What'S in Your Car: A Poetic Ride Through the Periodic Table

Whats in Your Car uses a combination of catchy poems and interesting pictures to explore how elements of the periodic table are used to make a car. Thirty-one different elements are shown with captivating pictures of the raw materials and their application in the vehicle. The uses of these materials are explained with simple poems that can serve as a starting point for deeper exploration into the world of materials and automobiles. Whats in Your Car appeals to children of all ages as they understand how different materials come together to create awesome automobiles.

Paul Krajewski is a husband, dad, materials scientist, inventor, and die-hard wolverine. He is currently the director of Vehicle Systems Research at General Motors Company.

Matt Topper is a husband, dad, teacher, coach, and die-hard Spartan. He is currently a social studies teacher at Oak Valley Middle School and spent his first sixteen years teaching fifth grade at Heritage Elementary.