Bibliograph

The elements we live by, how iron helps us breathe, potassium lets us see, and other surprising superpowers of the periodic table, Anja Røyne ; translated by Olivia Lasky

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The elements we live by, how iron helps us breathe, potassium lets us see, and other surprising superpowers of the periodic table, Anja Røyne ; translated by Olivia Lasky

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The elements we live by

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1156407430

Responsibility statement

Anja Røyne ; translated by Olivia Lasky

Sub title

how iron helps us breathe, potassium lets us see, and other surprising superpowers of the periodic table

Summary

"A journey through chemistry and physics introducing the elemental building blocks from which humans are made--iron, phosphorus, silicon, potassium, and more"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Our fantastic and catastrophic relationship with the planet we live on -- The history of the world and the elements in seven days -- Green and gold forests -- The iron age isn't over -- Copper, aluminum, and titanium : from light bulbs to cyborgs -- Calcium and silicon in bones and concrete -- Multitalented carbon : nails, rubber, and plastic -- Potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus : the elements that give us food -- Nothing can happen without energy -- Plan B -- Can we use up the Earth

Target audience

adult

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Contributor