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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)
By KEAN, Sam
- ISBN
- 9780316388283
- Publisher
- Little, Brown
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2018 | Middle To High School
Gr 5–8—One may not think that a book about the periodic table will convey a great deal about counterfeiting, but such is the beauty of this title. It's not just about the elements. Rather, it rolls history and science and fascinating anecdotes into one volume. Adapted from his New York Times best seller of the same name, award-winning science writer Kean has boiled down his original work to about half the size (no Bunsen burner necessary), making it i...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
Adapted by Adrian Dingle and Kelsey Kennedy. In this adaptation of Kean's adult title, the periodic table--its organization and elements--provides the framework for d...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
Adapted by Adrian Dingle and Kelsey Kennedy. In this adaptation of Kean's adult title, the periodic table--its organization and elements--provides the framework for d...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
