This book explains what chemical reactions are, what elements, atoms and molecules are and what happens to them during chemical reactions. It explains what acids and alkalis are and how they neutralise each other, as well as their effect on substances such as metals. The book looks at how fossil fuels were formed, as well as describing the the chemical reactions that happen when we burn them. The book ends with a look at the new materials and fuels that chemists are developing.

 

This book is part of a book series called Physical Sciences .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Hachette Children's Group .

Andrew Solway has written over 60 books for children. He won the UK Literacy Association's award for best non-fiction children's book in 2004.