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• Author: Sam Kean

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  The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Table of Periodic Elements

  By Sam Kean

  Elements are more than just protons and electron shells; they are the sources of practical jokes and obsessions, bitter disputes and great adventures. From hydrogen to ununoctium, Kean explains the elemental joys of the building blocks of chemistry with humor and verve.

  • Nonfiction
  • Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners 2014
  • ISBN: 9780316051637