Written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney, this eye-catching, mind-expanding guide to chemistry is guaranteed to get a reaction!

From learning how fireworks sparkle to the chemical makeup of planets, this collection of jaw-dropping facts allows readers to see subjects such as chemical reactions, atoms, and the periodic table in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then readers are taken behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon, brought to life by full-colour diagrams and illustrations.

Did you know that...

• Adding salt to water makes it shrink

• On some planets, it rains diamonds

• Steel is more elastic than a rubber band

Supporting STEM learning, these surprising facts are a perfect entryway into learning important chemistry concepts that kids will love sharing with family and friends. Perfect for kids aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Know Your Science! series presents extraordinary and mind-boggling science facts that kids will love, and the scientific explanations behind them, brought to life with vibrant diagrams and illustrations.