Description

Book Synopsis
The Periodic Table of Poems is a unique collection of 93 short poems that explores the properties and nuances of each element in the periodic table. Davern discusses the science, history, and quirks of each element--things like why potassium reacts explosively with water, what about arsenic makes it both a deadly poison and a cure for syphilis, and how mercury inspired the term "mad as a hatter". For example- Li, small and light, the soft metal with mettle! Keeps much of our mobile-power'd world in good fettle; In sea and in soil, Floats on water and oil, Has helped many's the troubled mind settle.

Trade Review
"Delightful poems about the chemical elements that inhabit the periodic table" -- Dr. Eric Scerri, UCLA and author of The Periodic Table: Its Story and its Significance "An extraordinary book" -- Sir Martyn Poliakoff, University of Nottingham and Co-Presenter of The Periodic Table of Videos

The From Arsenic to Zirconium: Poems and

    Product form

    £16.19

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £17.99 – you save £1.80 (10%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Tue 21 Jul 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Peter Davern

    2 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The From Arsenic to Zirconium: Poems and by Peter Davern

      Publisher: No Starch Press,US
      Publication Date: 26/05/2020
      ISBN13: 9781718500273, 978-1718500273
      ISBN10: 1718500270
      Also in:
      Popular science

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The Periodic Table of Poems is a unique collection of 93 short poems that explores the properties and nuances of each element in the periodic table. Davern discusses the science, history, and quirks of each element--things like why potassium reacts explosively with water, what about arsenic makes it both a deadly poison and a cure for syphilis, and how mercury inspired the term "mad as a hatter". For example- Li, small and light, the soft metal with mettle! Keeps much of our mobile-power'd world in good fettle; In sea and in soil, Floats on water and oil, Has helped many's the troubled mind settle.

      Trade Review
      "Delightful poems about the chemical elements that inhabit the periodic table" -- Dr. Eric Scerri, UCLA and author of The Periodic Table: Its Story and its Significance "An extraordinary book" -- Sir Martyn Poliakoff, University of Nottingham and Co-Presenter of The Periodic Table of Videos

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account