Elements (Benchmark Books)

Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and uses of carbon.

Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and use of nitrogen in such products as explosives and fertilizers.

Describes the origins, properties, chemical activity, and uses of the element calcium.

Describes the discovery, versatility and other special characteristics, various uses, and affect on the human body of this most common metal in the world.

Explores the history of the nonmetallic element phosphorus and explains its chemistry, its reactions with other substances, its uses, and its importance in our lives.

Learn about the fascinating and dangerous radioactive elements.