Theodore Gray is the creator of the iconic photographic periodic table, seen worldwide in educational and public institutions. He is also the proprietor of periodictable.com and a contributor to Popular Science magazine, known for exploring scientific concepts through engaging and visually striking methods. Gray has a unique talent for bridging complex scientific ideas with accessible narratives, often delving into the practical, and sometimes cautionary, aspects of experimentation. His work invites readers to appreciate the wonders of science through a lens of curiosity and visual artistry.
The international bestselling author of The Elements celebrates 118 individual categories of tools found in the home workshop-from crescent wrenches to mitre saws, from levels to cordless drills-all exquisitely photographed in Nick Mann's inimitable style.
The international bestselling author of How Things Work and The Elements Trilogy turns his focus to a visual exploration of the inner workings and functionality of the marvelous machines that run our world-from the first steam engines to giant turbines to today's tiny electrical engines.
The newest addition to Theodore Gray's popular Elements series, this magnet set features all 121 elements from the periodic table with the iconic images found in The Elements -- perfect for spelling out simple messages or just marveling at all the elements that make up the world around you.
A special edition of Theodore Gray's bestselling The Elements created especially for kids ages 6 to 9. Includes 120 tear out element cards so kids can play with and arrange the periodic table all on their own!
With Reactions bestselling author Theodore Gray continues the journey through our molecular and chemical world that begin with the tour de force The Elements and continued with Molecules. In The Elements Gray gave us a never-before-seen, mesmerizing photographic view of the 118 elements in the periodic table. In Molecules, with the same phenomenal photographic acumen, plus beautifully rendered computer generated graphics, he showed us how the elements combine to form the stuff that makes up our universe, from table salt to oxygen to the panoply of colors and smells that surround us. At last, we've reached Reactions, in which Gray once again puts his photographic and digital prowess and creativity monumental work demonstrating how molecules interact in ways that are essential to our very existence. The book begins with a brief recap of elements and molecules and then goes on to explain important concepts the characterize a chemical reaction, including Energy, Entropy, and Time. It is then organized by type of reaction including Combustion, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Oxidation, and Fermentation. A special section of chemical cycles including The Carbon Cycle, The Iron Cycle, and The Lime Cycle.
The ultimate Theodore Gray collection, Completely Mad Science collects every one of Gray's dramatic, visually spectacular, and ultimately enlightening scientific experiments-94 in all- into one complete volume.
"Everything physical is made up of the elements and the infinite variety of molecules they form when they combine with each other. In [this book], Gray takes the next step in the grand story that began with the periodic table in his best-selling book The Elements ... Here, he explores ... the most interesting, essential, useful, and beautiful of the millions of chemical structures that make up every material in the world"--
„Die Elemente“ ist eine Kombination aus atemberaubender Bildsprache und verständlicher Wissenschaft. Auf 118 Karten bekommt jedes Element ein Schaufenster mit einem großflächigen Foto, das den „Baustein unserer Welt“ in seiner ursprünglichen Form zeigt. Sauerstoff beispielsweise ist bei Raumtemperatur ein farbloses Gas. Bei -183 °C aber ist es eine wunderschöne zartblaue Flüssigkeit, die Theodore Gray fotografiert hat. Auch die wissenschaftlichen Fakten fehlen nicht: Angeführt werden atomares Gewicht, Dichte sowie Schmelz- und Siedepunkt eines jeden Elements.
Bestselling author Theodore Gray is back with 50, all new, visually spectacular experiments that demonstrate basic principles of chemistry and physics in the most unconventional, thrilling and memorable ways.
