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From a top expert in the world of science comes this definitive guide to the Periodic Table, published in partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry. In Your Expert Guide: The Periodic Table, discover the origins and genius of the Periodic Table: how the idea came about, what each symbol means and how it underpins our understanding of matter, materials and the study of chemistry. Explore the elements at work in our world and get a clear picture of the Periodic Table's role in explaining the building blocks of the Universe. Written by Dr Kit Chapman, award-winning science journalist, academic at Falmouth University and global science communicator. Published in partnership with The Royal Society of Chemistry, the internationally renowned nonprofit organisation with the same mission since 1841: to advance excellence in the chemical sciences. With lovely artwork by Dao Linh, see the elements come alive for curious readers aged 8+. Books in the Your Expert Guide series: With Royal Society of Chemistry: The Periodic Table / Chemistry for Young Scientists With Royal Society of Biology: The Human Body / Biology for Young Scientists With Institute of Physics: The Universe for Kids / Physics for Young Scientists