This book was not only very informative and explicative in its scientific material, but also with the material's historical backgrounds. It began with the smallest form of matter, and, with diagrams and examples, outlined many different elements and environmental effects on these elements. It took great scientific topics such as the periodic table and displayed a better way to read and use it.

I found this book to be very educational and easy to understand. I think it would be an eighth or ninth grade level book. The material is pretty advanced, but it is so easy to understand. I think that assignments could be done inside the classroom or out, with any of the metals introduced. Tests also on the outcomes of environmental factors could be produced in a lab setting.

I really liked this book. I may get it later on as a teacher if I end up in the science world. I learned some things I didn't know previously. Really good book! ( )