Written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney, this mind-expanding guide to chemistry is guaranteed to get a reaction, brought to life by dynamic, full-color illustrations! From learning how fireworks sparkle to the chemical makeup of planets, this collection of jaw-dropping facts allow readers to see subjects such as chemical reactions, atoms, and the periodic table in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then we take readers behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon, with eye-catching diagrams and fact boxes.