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From the top experts in the world of science comes this definitive and clear guide to the world of chemistry, published in partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry. In Your Expert Guide: Chemistry for Kids , discover the foundations of this crucial and exciting branch of science: learn to think like a chemist, and stay safe in the lab; explore the chemical building blocks of the air we breathe, the water we drink, in rockets and smartphones, in the stars and in our bodies. Get an expert view of how chemistry underpins our understanding of matter on Earth and beyond! Written by Dr Kit Chapman, award-winning science journalist, academic at Falmouth University and global science communicator. Published in partnership with The Royal Society of Chemistry, the internationally renowned nonprofit organisation with the same mission since 1841: to advance excellence in the chemical sciences. With lovely artwork by Linh Dao, see the elements come alive for curious readers aged 8+. Books in the Your Expert Guide series: The Periodic Table , Chemistry for Kids , The Human Body , Biology for Kids
About the author
Dr Kit Chapman is an award-winning science journalist and academic at Falmouth University. Formerly an editor for Chemistry World, Kit's by-line can be seen in Nature, New Scientist, The Daily Telegraph, Chemist+Druggist and BBC Science Focus among others. Kit appears regularly on radio, TV and podcasts, and has given talks to thousands of students around the world on science, writing and history. Born in the UK, Kit holds a masters degree in pharmacy from the University of Bradford and a PhD in the history and philosophy of science from the University of Sunderland. Kit's first book, Superheavy: Making and Breaking the Periodic Table, was published in 2019 and his second book, Racing Green: How Motorsport Science Can Save The World, was published in 2022.Dao Linh is an illustrator and animator based in Brno, Czech Republic. Originally from Vietnam, her childhood was filled with tropical plants and colourful bugs. Nature and wildlife have since been her greatest inspiration. After moving to Europe, she attended art school with a specialisation in illustration and also got a degree in 2-D animation. Nowadays, she spends most of her time messing with watercolour and talking to her computer. When not drawing, she loves to travel, so you can randomly find her drinking tea at random places at a random time.
