The Elements Book: Visual Periodic Table Encyclopedia for Kids

Periodic Table Encyclopedia Kids: The Elements Book from DK’s Our World in Pictures series introduces children to all 118 chemical elements through photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and accessible explanations. Its visual, reference-style approach may suit curious readers who want to explore element properties, uses, and examples from everyday life.

At a glance

Covers the 118 chemical elements, including naturally occurring and man-made elements.
Uses photographs, diagrams, drawings, and illustrations to show elements in raw forms and in familiar objects.
Explains element properties and uses with text presented for readers aged 9–12.
The listing describes the book as being in association with The Smithsonian Institution.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The broad element coverage makes it a visual reference for exploring the periodic table beyond basic element names.
The combination of images and short, accessible text supports browsing as well as introductory chemistry learning.
At 208 pages, it offers more depth than a brief chart or short introduction.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book details
Publisher	DK Children
Publication date	April 4, 2017
Edition	Illustrated
Language	English
Print length	208 pages
ISBN-10	1465456600
ISBN-13	978-1465456601
Reading age listing	7+ years, from customers
Grade level	4 - 7

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	8.78 x 0.75 x 11.18 inches
Weight listed	2.23 pounds

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The publisher describes the intended readership as ages 9–12, while the product details also show a customer-derived reading-age field of 7+ years. Consider the child's reading level when choosing.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Children interested in chemistry, science, or the periodic table.
Readers who learn well from photographs, diagrams, and concise reference-style explanations.
Families seeking an illustrated introductory book about chemical elements.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking an advanced chemistry textbook, experiments, or a hands-on activity book. The supplied description presents this as a visual encyclopedia.

The Elements Book: Visual Periodic Table Encyclopedia for Kids · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.9 / 5 · 2,908 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights the illustrations, color, and balance of pictures and text, along with readable, informative element overviews. For children who benefit from visual reference material, those reported qualities fit the book's illustrated format and broad coverage. Aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, but they do not establish which specific features every reader valued.

Positive themes

Customers report that the book is visually appealing, colorful, readable, and informative.
Feedback describes the blend of pictures and text as making periodic-table learning engaging.

Frequently asked questions

How many elements does the book cover?

The listing says it covers all 118 chemical elements, including naturally occurring and man-made elements.

What age is the book intended for?

The description identifies ages 9–12, while a separate reading-age field says 7+ years and attributes that age to customers. These are different age indications, so consider the child's reading ability.

Is this a hands-on chemistry activity book?

The supplied description presents it as an illustrated encyclopedia with facts, diagrams, and explanations. It does not describe experiments or activities.