Author(s): Mary Wissinger; Harriet Rodis (Illustrator); John Coveyou (Created by)

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Spark scientific curiosity in kids of all ages Learn about some of the most fundamental concepts in science BEFORE the social pressure and intimidation of formal schooling sets in. Ellie the Electron's story is the stuff of Chemistry legend, full of mystery and excitement. Learn the basics of chemistry through simple rhyming sentences, vibrantly colorful science pictures, and engaging, energetic characters. You'll learn about the structure of an atom, electrons, charge and mass properties, molecules and compounds, covalent and ionic bonds, the periodic table, and so much more. The creator of the "My First Science Textbook" series is a long-time chemistry teacher. He noticed that, no matter the age of his students, they all faced similar difficulties - mainly, the perception of science and chemistry as intimidating. This inspired him to find a fun and memorable way to introduce young people to some of the most fundamental concepts in science. This is the story of subatomic particles as never told before. Join this sparkly little particle on her adventures in the subatomic world. Let your imagination roam while you and your kiddo ponder what's it like to live inside an atom Lexile Measure: AD790L