Theodore W. Gray Knihy

Obrazový průvodce všemi známými atomy ve vesmíru nabízí unikátní pohled na periodickou tabulku prvků, kterou autor Theodore Gray označuje za univerzální katalog všeho hmotného. Všechny látky ve vesmíru se skládají z prvků, které existují buď jako čisté látky, nebo jako součást chemických sloučenin. Tato kniha, výsledkem sedmiletého výzkumu a fotografování, nám umožňuje nahlédnout na prvky zblízka. Prvky jsou uspořádány podle periodické tabulky, přičemž každý prvek je představen velkou fotografií. Například kyslík, bezbarvý plyn, se při -183 °C mění na světle modrou kapalinu. Kniha obsahuje také fotografie ilustrující, jak prvky fungují v našem každodenním životě, včetně jejich sloučenin a využití. Každá dvoustrana je doplněna zajímavostmi o daném prvku, jako je reaktivita fluoru, který při kontaktu s mnoha látkami okamžitě vzplane. Publikace obsahuje také základní vědecké údaje, jako atomovou váhu, atomový poloměr a další. Úvod vysvětluje strukturu periodické soustavy prvků. Tato kombinace vědeckých dat a umění fotografie činí knihu ideálním čtením pro každého, kdo má zájem o svět kolem nás.

A companion to the bestselling book The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe, this beautiful photographic card deck features all 118 elements in the periodic table. One element per card appears as a full-size image on the front and fascinating information about the element on the back.The Photographic Card Deck of The Elements is the most detailed, lush, and beautiful set of cards ever produced on the subject of the periodic table. With 126, 5'X5' cards in all, it includes one card for every one of the 118 elements, plus additional cards that explain the arrangement of the periodic table, present the elements sorted by various properties, and suggest activities and uses for the cards. The front side of each card shows a full-size, photographic image of the element, while the back gives scientific information including atomic weight, density, melting and boiling point, valence, and the percent of the element found in the universe, in the Earth's crust, in oceans, and in humans. Graphics show melting/boiling points, density, electron configuration, and atomic radius. A fascinating fact about the element, as well as the date of its discovery, is also included.The cards are perfect for students but also make an excellent gift for a scientist or anyone who enjoys the beauty and diversity of the natural world.

"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"--

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 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 board book for babies, ages 6 months to 3 years, that features big, bold, and bright photography from Theodore Gray's bestselling book The Elements, paired with delightful, baby-friendly text.

Author of the best-selling book The Elements Theodore Gray demonstrates essential scientific principles through thrilling daredevil experiments.In Mad Science , Theodore Gray launches a toy rocket using the energy released from an Oreo cookie, ignites a phosphorus sun by suspending half a gram of white phosphorus in a globe filled with pure oxygen and creates a homemade hot tub by adding 500 pounds of quicklime to water. These are just a few of the 54 experiments included in this astonishing book that demonstrates essential scientific principles in ways you were likely never exposed to in school.Every experiment in Mad Science is accompanied by full-color photographs that provide a front-row seat to rarely seen chemical reactions and glorious subatomic activity. To further enhance the hands-on experience, Gray includes step-by-step instructions for nearly every experiment. Following all of the safety guidelines, readers can even re-create some of the experiments in the book.Mad Science is the perfect book for anyone fascinated by all things chemical, electrical, or explosive, and who loves a vicarious thrill.

Details fifty-five experiments ranging from simply making ice that sinks to copper plating iPods and building spark plugs.

Million-copy bestselling author of The Elements, Molecules and Reactions Theodore Gray applies his trademark mix of engaging stories, real-time experiments and stunning photography to the inner workings of machines, big and small, revealing the extraordinary science, beauty and rich history of everyday things.