The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Rivalry, Adventure, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements (Young Readers Edition)

A Perfect book - for curious kids to simply see what elements are ....A Fun & e-z learning adventureThis is a fabulously well written entry into science & human adventure into the curiousities of what things are made of & what makes them them...Fun and easy for anyone even children to understand and learn....A great additon to any bright child that OPENS UP the access of science to any child who desires to enjoy this friendly introduction to the higher realms of education. iT;S PRESENTATION is Fun simple yet completely accurate....It is approximately a 10 year old reading level....but we read it aloud to one another for the pleasure of sharing the Disappearing spoon together. This is a great way for parents, grandparents to connect and share a learning experience... A True Treasure....Ah, “The Disappearing Spoon”! What a delightful title—it sounds like a magician’s secret utensil, doesn’t it? 🥄✨ Now, let’s dive into the fascinating world of Sam Kean’s book.“The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements” is a captivating blend of science, history, and intrigue. Sam Kean takes us on a journey through the periodic table—one element at a time—revealing stories that span human history, finance, mythology, and the lives of those wonderfully eccentric scientists who discovered these elements.

Excellent book written is such a fun and interesting way for all ages to learn about the elements that make up the periodic table. Author is fantastic!

Great gossip and background stories about all the elements in the periodic table. Informative and fun for everyone.

The various chapters are well written and stories are magical and engaging. Be aware, however, I bought this for my son, and only later realized this is the young reader's version. I guess that was OK, but I was expecting the regular version which was more detailed.

This is a fascinating look at the history of the periodic time table. A fun read although it includes dark history which I just may have reworded and summarized while reading to my 10-year-old. This may not be an issue for other parents. We had purchased some gallium and love having fun with learning.

My daughter was required to have this book for one of her classes. There's a kids version and a more advanced adult version. Don't be like me and purchase the wrong one the first time.

For a 10 year old reader the first section seems a little dark. A lot of talk about chemical weapons and their results.Not saying the descriptive details are not true just saying they seem a bit much for the younger reader.

I read the original version and LOVED it, so I was super excited to find a young readers edition! The original version has a little too much mature language for me to be comfortable with my kids reading it. But this has cleaned up language, some of the "colorful" stories are more glossed over, but its chalk full of fascinating history and science! It's a favorite among my kids. (For those from a more religious worldview, it does talk about big bang, millions of years, etc.)

Interesante, apasionado, lleno de historia, datos concretos y con una redacción que te hace sentir que estás en una conversación junto a las personas que vieron como ocurría todo lo que relata el libro. ¡Maravilloso!

Excellent product and service.

Excellent book for future astrophysicists. My daughter loves it (10yo)

it was worth it!

Even if you don't know anything about chemistry, this book is fascinating!