Elements of the Day
Samantha Lewis author Hao Hao illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Publishing:19th Jun '25
£12.99
This title is due to be published on 19th June, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
A new illustrated STEAM non-fiction children’s book for 2025 about science and the periodic table for ages 7+
The amazing stories and fascinating facts behind the elements that make every moment of the day possible.
The amazing stories and fascinating facts behind the elements that make every moment of the day possible.
“What a magnificent book!” Dr Chris van Tulleken
“A delightful pick-and-mix bag of so many fun and fascinating facts” Professor Jim Al-Khalili
Why is breakfast cereal magnetic? Could you turn wee into gold? How does sand help us see?
The answers have one thing in common – ELEMENTS! Elements are the building blocks that make up EVERYTHING we see, touch and taste. You’ll be amazed at how many there are to explore from the moment you wake up to the second you drift off to sleep (no matter how long past your bedtime it is!).
Inside everything from cereal, cars and cakes to toilet paper, pencils and torches – come and meet the extraordinary elements that make YOUR day!
Beautiful colour illustrations throughout by Hao Hao.
“What a magnificent book! It’s fizzing with ideas and knowledge. I loved it and so did my daughter Lyra. It’s a perfect foundation for all other science books, starting with the building blocks of everything.” Chris van Tulleken – doctor, scientist and broadcaster
“A delightful pick-and-mix bag of so many fun and fascinating facts about the role of the chemical elements in our everyday lives.” Jim Al-Khalili CBE – physicist, author and broadcaster
ISBN: 9780008712594
Dimensions: 286mm x 226mm x 6mm
Weight: 270g
48 pages