The Stardust That Made Us: A Visual Exploration of Chemistry, Atoms, Elements, & the Universe

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7

Designed to present chemistry in a new, approachable way, this book explores the history and application of chemistry in the natural world. With incredible artwork from Ximo Abadía, the reader can visualize the 118 known elements and explore the chemical makeup of the universe. With engaging, easy-to-understand text by acclaimed science writer Colin Stuart, this title will truly captivate and inspire.

About the Author

Colin Stuart is a renowned astronomy speaker and best-selling author. The author of The Speed of Starlight and The Language of the Universe, he was a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a runner-up for the 2014 European Astronomy Journalism Prize. He lives in London.

Ximo Abadía is a highly acclaimed artist and illustrator of The Speed of Starlight and The Language of the Universe. In 2017, his work was selected for the Bologna Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition. He lives in Spain.