nitrogen

Explores the essential element nitrogen. Discusses where it is placed on the periodic table, a history of its discovery, how it mixes with other elements, and how it affects the world. Includes color photographs, a glossary, sources for further learning, and an index.

Describes the prominent chemical and physical properties of nonmetals and discusses how they were discovered and their uses.

Readers will discover the complicated relationship between humans and the air that exists all around us.

"Living things depend on a few invisible but essential nutrients to survive. These nutrients each have their own purpose. But they are also interconnected in the nutrient cycle"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and use of nitrogen in such products as explosives and fertilizers.

Presents information on the gas Nitrogen, describing what it is, how it is used, and why it is so important.

Introduces the Earth, describing the physical features that make life possible on this planet.

Provides an introduction to elements, atomic structure, and the periodic table, discusses the discovery and properties of nitrogen and the elements of Group 14, and looks at the importance and use of nitrogen in everyday life.

Explores the history of the chemical element nitrogen and explains its chemistry, how it is used in industry, and its importance in our lives.