The Periodic Table

Elements with attitude! The periodic table as you’ve never seen it before! Every element in this zippy manga-chemistry book has its very own quirky personality. Illustrated by acclaimed urban artist Simon Basher, it shows each element as a little person with its own style and abilities. There’s sinister Mercury, the silver-coloured killer; tough Tungsten, who’s harder than nails; cool Chromium, who makes rubies red and cars shine; and funky Neon, who makes disco lights flash! There’s even a cool fold-out poster of the whole Periodic Table to stick up on your wall. At last those pesky symbols will stick in your mind!

“A creative bombshell… will transform the way you think.” Times Educational Supplement

“I love science… It’s great to see a book making it accessible. Science should be fun.” Damien Hirst

“The look is punchy, immediate and effective. The content is equally gripping.” The Guardian