Seven Elements that Changed the World: An Adventure of Ingenuity and Discovery

This popular science book deals with seven elements – iron, carbon, gold, silver, uranium, and titanium – their history, and the impact they have had on the world. Using an informal voice and light and cursory detail, it would serve teachers well to find interesting facts to enhance classroom discussion, and for students who are looking for project or presentation topics. It can also supplement textbooks and serve as a silent reading book. The text is easy to read and each of the seven primary sections has a number of subsections, each with a 1-2 page synopsis. Suitable for grades 7-12.