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Title details for The Four Elements and the Periodic Table by Rebecca Stefoff - Available

The Four Elements and the Periodic Table

by Rebecca Stefoff
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This book on the four elements and the periodic table shows the scientific method at work and proves and disproves the subjects at hand. It explores a branch of modern science or a major scientific milestone, comparing and contrasting it with an older idea that has been proved wrong or fails to meet the strict and studied standards of science. A robust index, glossary, science content, and bibliography accompanies the descriptive and concise text while the further reading section inspires future research and deeper thought.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Is It Science?

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    July 18, 2018

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781627125208

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      June 1, 2014

      Gr 6-8-In these excellent surveys, Stefoff explores the historical relationships between science and pseudoscience. Though she explains the scientific method in detail and injects healthy doses of skepticism into her accounts, rather than just denigrate pseudosciences as superstition, she shows how, for instance, alchemy split into equally serious practical and spiritual approaches before the former evolved into modern chemistry. In contrast, along with similarly shared ancient origins, astrology and astronomy continue to coexist as active pursuits, and so do conventional and alternative medicine. There are even still a few geocentrists around, Stefoff notes. Each volume is heavily illustrated with period images and modern photographs, and each closes with particularly generous lists of further resources.-John Peters, Children's Literature Consultant, New York City

      Copyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Read

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  • English

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