Books by Adrian Dingle

My Book of the Elements: A Fact-Filled Guide to the Periodic Table

by Adrian Dingle

Learn about the elements that make up our world and the science that defines them.

My Book of the Elements is a wonderful introduction to the periodic table for children aged 5-7 who are interested in all things chemistry.

Covering all the elements, from the unreactive to the radioactive, as well as key science topics, such as states of matter, this visual book is something that every young science enthusiast will want to own. Eye-catching images are featured alongside friendly illustrations, giving children plenty to take in and enjoy.

This informative chemistry book for children offers:

- Clear and accessible text, on a subject that is traditionally difficult, using friendly language and a clear structure.
- Fact files provided for each element, with top-trump style comparisons and digestible information.
- An introduction to new and interesting information in this successful series for young learners.

Written by an expert author, this series is a source of information you can trust, with age-appropriate text and material that supports your child’s schoolwork. From Hydrogen to Oganesson, each element is explored in detail, with information on properties and use cases, as well as fun facts.

Complete the series

This engaging guide on the elements is part of the My Book of series of educational books for children. Whatever your subject, why not complete the series with My Book of Cats and Kittens, My Book of Dogs and Puppies, My Book of Rocks and Minerals, My Book of Stars and Planets and My Book of Fossils?

The Periodic Table: Elements with Style!

by Adrian Dingle, Simon Basher

Basher Science: The Periodic Table, Elements with Style! created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Adrian Dingle:

The Periodic Table introduces budding chemists to the world of the elements as it's never been seen before. Designed to resemble popular networking Web sites, the pages of this book feature "homepages" for each of the chemical elements -- complete with witty and informative profiles written by the elements themselves, plus a personally chosen picture.

Basher Science: The Periodic Table: Elements with Style!

by Adrian Dingle, Simon Basher

Basher Science: The Periodic Table, Elements with Style! created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Adrian Dingle:
The Periodic Table introduces budding chemists to the world of the elements as it's never been seen before. Designed to resemble popular networking Web sites, the pages of this book feature "homepages" for each of the chemical elements -- complete with witty and informative profiles written by the elements themselves, plus a personally chosen picture.

Basher Science: The Complete Periodic Table: All the Elements with Style!

by Dan Green, Adrian Dingle, Simon Basher

Do you confuse boron with barium or chlorine with fluorine? Fear not! Basher Science has come to the rescue by mixing science and art to create a unique periodic table. From unassuming oxygen to devious manganese, the incredible elements show you the periodic table as you've never seen it before.
Basher Science: The Periodic Table gives a face, voice and personality to the chemical elements, making learning chemistry easy and a whole lot more fun. This new expanded edition reflects the latest discoveries, and now each of the 115 elements has not just a picture but an information-packed page all to itself.

Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. With his stylish, contemporary characters he communicates science brilliantly.

Basher Science: The Complete Periodic Table

by Dan Green, Adrian Dingle, Simon Basher

You might’ve heard about the elements, but have you ever met them?

Perfect for home and school, Basher Science: The Periodic Table gives a face, voice and personality to the chemical elements, making learning chemistry easier and a whole lot more fun.

Do you confuse boron with barium or chlorine with fluorine? Fear not! Basher Science has come to the rescue by combining science and art to create a unique periodic table. From unassuming oxygen to devious manganese, the incredible elements show you the periodic table as you've never seen it before.

This original book makes difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. The vibrant illustrations from Simon Basher, combined with engaging text written by Dan Green and Adrian Dingle, transform complex topics into fascinating and accessible facts.

There’s even more to discover with the Basher Science series, including: Chemistry, Rocks and Minerals, Physics and Biology.

Chemistry 100 Ideas in 100 Words A Whistle-Stop Tour of Chemistry's Key Concepts

by Adrian Dingle, Inc. (COR) Dorling Kindersley

Get to grips with the essential topics in chemistry today through 100 key ideas, each explained clearly in just 100 words.

As part of a series, this book introduces 100 key areas of chemistry, such as gas laws, fusion, ionic bonding, DNA, and the pH scale, and explains each topic in just 100 words.

Perfect for getting your head around big ideas clearly and quickly, or refreshing your knowledge on the fundamentals of how the world works, this book covers the most up-to-date terms and theories and inspires a heightened level of understanding and enjoyment of the core areas of chemistry.

The essential facts about chemistry, at your fingertips:

• Real-world examples deftly explain key scientific ideas, covering areas such as noble gases, catalysts, biochemistry, and electrolysis in an accessible and exciting way.
• Perfect as a refresher for chemistry students as well as adult science enthusiasts who want to learn about this exciting field but don't know where to start.
• Presented in a beautifully designed package, this is an excellent gift for science lovers and a must-own for enthusiastic students.