Best Chemistry Books

Discover the passion, adventure, and obsession behind the periodic table in this fascinating book. Follow elements like carbon, neon, and gold as they play their parts in human history, finance, mythology, conflict, the arts, medicine, and the lives of mad scientists who discovered them. Uncover the surprising ways that elements like lithium and gallium have impacted our world, fusing science with the classic lore of invention and discovery, from the big bang to the end of time.

A trusted and innovative textbook on general chemistry that has stood the test of time. This edition, authored by leading researchers and teachers, draws on data to identify and address student misconceptions, encouraging a real-world understanding of chemistry. With an enhanced eText 2.0 and Mastering Chemistry, this book provides a seamless learning experience that includes interactive media, personalized learning, and problem-solving exercises. Mastering Chemistry is the leading online engagement system and the General Chemistry Primer supports student learning. This textbook will improve results and prepare students for success in their studies.

Discover the fascinating world of the periodic table with this visually stunning book on all 118 elements. The Elements features big, beautiful photographs of each element in their purest form, along with fascinating stories and data on their properties. This perfect gift book, based on seven years of research, includes a poster of its iconic photographic periodic table of the elements.

Explore the molecules that have shaped history in this fascinating account. From early explorations to advances in medicine and law, these seventeen groups of molecules spurred grand feats of engineering and determined what we eat, drink, and wear today. Le Couteur and Burreson offer a unique perspective on the shaping of civilization and our contemporary world through captivating prose and delightful details.

Learn chemistry visually through multi-level images with Nivaldo Tro's Chemistry: A Molecular Approach. This active learning approach helps students become expert problem solvers and critical thinkers, making connections between the world they see around them, the atoms and molecules that compose the world, and the formulas they write down on paper. The textbook includes interactive digital versions of select worked examples, and an integrated media package that streamlines course set-up and engages students to improve their results. Mastering Chemistry is also available to personalize the learning experience and improve outcomes.

Discover the incredible science behind the everyday materials that make up our world in this eye-opening New York Times Bestseller. Join globally-renowned materials scientist Mark Miodownik as he unpacks the secrets behind the steel in our razors, the graphite in our pencils, and even the foam in our sneakers. From porcelain to diamonds and graphene, learn about the most astounding histories and marvelous scientific breakthroughs in the material world. No matter how ordinary the object may seem, Stuff Matters proves that it's overflowing with incredible stories and fascination.

This collection of 21 short stories is a powerful response to the Holocaust. Told through the lens of a Jewish-Italian chemist, each story is named after a different chemical element, and is written in eloquent and stunning prose. Revealing the author's experiences before, during, and after Auschwitz, this book is considered to be a literary masterpiece and was named the best science book ever by the Royal Institution of Great Britain.

"Uncle Tungsten" is a luminous memoir that charts the growth of a young mind fascinated by the world of physical sciences. Author Oliver Sacks recounts his early discoveries of metals and their properties, and seamlessly interweaves a masterful survey of scientific history. Sacks shares personal recollections of his family, most notably "Uncle Tungsten", a maker of lightbulbs with filaments of fine tungsten wire. Despite becoming a neurologist, Sacks's passion for science as a profoundly human endeavor never fades.

Delve into the hazardous world of poison and crime in Jazz Age New York City with The Poisoner's Handbook. Follow the groundbreaking work of forensic scientists Charles Norris and Alexander Gettler as they investigate and solve countless cases involving lethal substances. But it's not just murderers that pose a threat, as toxins can be found everywhere in modern life. This captivating true crime tale is equal parts history, science, and suspense.

Discover the fascinating world of chemistry with Chemistry For Dummies! This book covers everything from how chemistry applies to everyday activities like cooking and cleaning, to more complex topics such as matter and energy, acids and bases, atoms and molecules. With step-by-step lessons and real-world examples, beginners can easily grasp basic chemistry principles and gain valuable insights from chemistry professors. Updated to reflect current teaching methods, Chemistry For Dummies is the perfect guide for anyone looking to master the basics of chemistry.