Reviews

The Element in the Room: Investigating the Atomic Ingredients that Make Up Your Home by Lauren Humphrey, Mike Barfield

bargainandbooks's review against another edition

5.0

That was such a fun and educational read. Comics, bright illustrations, jam packed with scientific information, The Element in the Room is a great book for kids (and adults) of all ages. I found it flowed really nice and was so easy and simple to understand. The checklists helped to easily identify what each element was found in, and the numerous bubble tidbits about each element made the book informative without becoming convoluted.

I think I could have easily gotten higher grades in High School Chemistry if we’d had this book in earlier grades to learn the basics.

graypeape's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoyed the quirky illustration style in this book, and the fun retro color scheme. The information is plentiful, explained well, and interesting, and I appreciated that it didn't talk down to the reader, making it something all ages can enjoy without feeling dumb (meaning, I understood what was being said without feeling like my hand was being held lol!). The pages did seem a little cluttered at times, filled as they were with blurbs of text and cartoons trying to elbow each other out of the way, but I don't think kids will have a problem with that. A fun way to learn about the elements, even if you're an adult!

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