Atoms and Elements

This is an exciting new series, building into an extensive library of knowledge for tomorrow's young scientists.

Lively and accessible, each of the 10 volumes focuses on a major area of scientific knowledge, and draws the reader into the dynamic world of the modern scientist.

It features: nearly 300 major articles in all, giving full coverage of the physical, chemical and biological sciences; accurate and up to date, covering the latest discoveries, events and ideas; expert authors capture the excitement of science; all text checked by specialist consultants; and over 1300 illustrations - carefully selected photos and specially commissioned drawings and diagrams.