Elements of the Day
The amazing stories and fascinating facts behind the elements that make every moment of the day possible.
The Times Children’s Book of the Week
“What a magnificent book!” Dr Chris van Tulleken
“A delightful pick-and-mix bag of so many fun and fascinating facts” Professor Jim Al-Khalili
Why is breakfast cereal magnetic? Could you turn wee into gold? How does sand help us see?
The answers have one thing in common – ELEMENTS! Elements are the building blocks that make up EVERYTHING we see, touch and taste. You’ll be amazed at how many there are to explore from the moment you wake up to the second you drift off to sleep (no matter how long past your bedtime it is!).
Inside everything from cereal, cars and cakes to toilet paper, pencils and torches – come and meet the extraordinary elements that make YOUR day!
Beautiful colour illustrations throughout by Hao Hao.
“What a magnificent book! It’s fizzing with ideas and knowledge. I loved it and so did my daughter Lyra. It’s a perfect foundation for all other science books, starting with the building blocks of everything.” Chris van Tulleken – doctor, scientist and broadcaster -
“A delightful pick-and-mix bag of so many fun and fascinating facts about the role of the chemical elements in our everyday lives.” Jim Al-Khalili CBE – physicist, author and broadcaster -
“How to make chemistry fun for kids … Elements of the Day makes the periodic table rock” – The Times -
"My kids and I are gripped, their attachment is like iron.” – Dan Snow, historian and broadcaster -
"What a glorious book! It’s beautiful and engaging, and full of unusual facts. My three girls absolutely love it!” – Francesca Segal, Author -