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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS - BEST BOOK WITH FACTS

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY YOUNG PEOPLE''S BOOK PRIZE

Immerse yourself in this graphic-novel deep-dive into chemistry, perfect for kids aged 7+. Did you know that without the ''lead'' in your pencil, there would be no life on Earth? Just about everything in the universe is made from only 92 elements - and from aluminium to zinc, many of them are hiding in your very own home!

Packed with Lauren Humphrey''s quirky illustrations and written by the multi-talented Mike Barfield, this unique introduction to the elements in the periodic table will excite all young readers as they help Sherlock Ohms solve the mystery of how absolutely everything came to exist!

The Element in the Room

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    A Paperback by Mike Barfield

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      Publisher Hachette Children's Group
      Published 1 September 2025
      ISBN-13 9781510231979
      978-1510231979
      ISBN-10 1510231978

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      SHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS - BEST BOOK WITH FACTS

      SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY YOUNG PEOPLE''S BOOK PRIZE

      Immerse yourself in this graphic-novel deep-dive into chemistry, perfect for kids aged 7+. Did you know that without the ''lead'' in your pencil, there would be no life on Earth? Just about everything in the universe is made from only 92 elements - and from aluminium to zinc, many of them are hiding in your very own home!

      Packed with Lauren Humphrey''s quirky illustrations and written by the multi-talented Mike Barfield, this unique introduction to the elements in the periodic table will excite all young readers as they help Sherlock Ohms solve the mystery of how absolutely everything came to exist!

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