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Description
This book describes the properties of several non-metals, including hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon and others, as well as describing their uses in industry, science and medicine.
Quick Summary
Ever wonder why hydrogen can lift a balloon and nitrogen keeps your chips crispy? Part of the Freestyle Express series, this book tears through the mystery of non-metals with fast-paced, bite-size chapters that mix lab-style demos with everyday examples, making it a perfect pick for kids who love hands-on projects, curious readers always asking "why?" and even reluctant readers who might be intimidated by a thicker textbook. The author weaves in real-world uses like carbon in vaccines and nitrogen in fertilizers so readers see how these elements pop up in everything from medicine to the foods we eat. The tone stays light and a little cheeky, turning dense chemistry concepts into a conversation rather than a lecture, and the bright, cartoon-style illustrations keep the pages turning. If your child enjoys the Basher Science series, they'll notice a similar fun-first approach here, but packed into a quick read that's easy to finish in one sitting.