What Is Chemistry?

Introduce young students to the scientific discipline of chemistry with this simply written, colorful reader. Students learn that chemists are scientists who study what the world is made of and use chemistry to understand our world. The first chemists were the alchemists who tried to make new substances. Chemistry happens everywhere and is used every day by everyone. Examples are given. 24 pages; full-color, fun illustrations. Reading Level 1-3, Interest Level 2-5. Includes a pronunciation guide for scientific terms.