Basher Science: The Complete Periodic Table: All the Elements with Style Kindle Edition

I just had to write a review, This book really surprised me! Bought it over a year ago and my 8 year old still loves it today. He refers back to it regularly. I definitely did not have high hopes for this book. How do you make a table of elements interesting for a child? I would have told you” you dont.” Even after looking through it i still wasn’t convincing, but my son loved it. He put the poster that comes with it on his wall and he looks at it all the time. My son says he loves how they make different little characters to represent each type of element and they describe the element’s characteristics like they are personality traits. I will take a photo of a page so you understand what im talking about. i must say my son is the type of kid that likes science and stuff like that so i dont know That every kid would like this, but if you have a little future scientist in your home i recommend this book for sure! I think the age range is about 6-12, give or take

Honestly, this has been more helpful to me in bridging my memory gaps(if I learned the info in the first place) while my young science whiz tries to quiz me about everything he's learning.While the entries are shorter than other Basher books(pic & info has to fit on 1 page instead of 2 for most of the elements), they are no less engaging.The book is divided by types of elements, so if you're wanting to gonin numerical order you'll be jumping around quite a bit, but the chapters really make sure all the families stay together and in true Basher style puts the focus more on understanding the element and what is does or can do than just memorizing the name and number.Bonus, the poster is awesome!

My six year old son loves science and asking questions and wanted to know why some combinations of chemicals cause explosions and others do not. When he was four we bought a standard laminated periodic table and mentioned to him many of the more well known elements, but he wanted to know more by the time he reached six. After seeing good reviews for this book, we thought we would take a look at it, and ordered it.The book came just fine and then we opened it. Things started out well with an outline of the periodic table and the first element Hydrogen, but then they decided to mention the elements according to their electron state and reactivity. So instead of moving to Helium next, they decided to list the alkali metals next (like lithium, sodium, potassium). That is all fine and good for a chemist (chemists and chemical engineers tend to group elements by free electrons or reactivity) but for a small child (that this book is aimed at), they begin to wonder what is the pattern, which means that the parent then needs to explain about outer electron shells and reactivity. The language level of the book is also fairly high and I would guess it is about the fifth to seventh grade level. Once again totally bypassing most five through ten year olds who might want to read the book on their own without the help of a parent. My small son who loves big words and a challenge decided to dive in but the book could certainly convey the same information but lower the language level so that more children could enjoy the book.Overall, because of those minor headaches, I am giving the book three stars. It is certainly filled with good information but any inquisitive child below middle school age will quite likely need the help of an educated parent or a local chemistry teacher or professor to make the most of the book. It is by no means a bad book but it could certainly use some polishing to appeal to its main audience, elementary school kids.

Love love love this product! I have early elementary homeschool kids who are bright, but still kids. One loves books and they other loves "guys". He loves handbooks and guides like encyclopedias of all the Pokemon or all Superheroes and will memorize them. I am so happy to find this product that adds a more educational element to that. They two of them have spent hours so far reading all the little elemental super guys. There have been some complaints by other reviewers about it not being in number order, but I like it. It is color coded on the side, so you can quickly reference the periodic table, use the number to find the color, and then find the element in numeric order. It's really not hard and organizing them by family breaks it into useful and less intimidating sections.They like it so much that the included poster has earned the very coveted front of fridge location.We are going to study chemistry in more depth this year, but if all they get are what they have learned this summer from this book, I'd be content.

An ingenious little book, with creative and fun CHARACTER-istics- that help encourage students' interest in the Elements of the Periodic Table.This colorful and factual little book is a great introduction for kids, even 9-11 to keep as a reference point as they begin their studies of Chemistry.My daughter retains the information and enjoys learning the facts because of the format in which it's presented.As a parent of a Homeschooled 9 year old daughter, and child author herself- I feel pleased to recommend this book to others seeking additional supplements for their learning success.Sincerely Appreciative,Jennifer C. Lopez, AuthorThanks But I'll Teach My Own Kid. A New Generation of Fearless Homeschooler.

My son saw this book in school and said he liked it and wanted his own copy. As a scientist, I had to investigate. I utilized the 'look inside' feature and found I couldn't turn away! I kept looking and the pages kept turning. I bought the book and both my son and daughter have really enjoyed it. They've even made a game of choosing an element number and the one you choose will describe who you are. I'm very pleased with the purchase. It's a great introduction to the periodic table, to the elements and how they're used in your everyday world. For reference, my son is 12 and my daughter is 10.

My son has recently developed a love for science, in particular astrophysics which has brought on a thirst for knowledge in elements, particles, etc. He is only 10 and this book looked like the better choice in regards to not being too babyish or to advanced. The book has been well thought out. Informative and fun. He loves it!

Bough this for my 4 year old as he loves the Periodic table and he is really enjoying this. It gives each element a personality. However, now that the last 4 elements have names, I wonder if there will be another re-print soon?

Good book. My brother enjoys them, thank you.

Great book.

Another outstanding edition to add to my 11year old sons collection of Basher books!