distancia Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I need a good, brief, book on introductory Conceptual Chemistry. Something not very long, snappy and to the point, maybe 150 to 250 pages. No labs or anything. Photos, charts, graphs would be great. Narrative is ideal. I need to fill a month in my planner for D (age 17! a high school senior!) to do some work in Chemistry without diving headfirst into her REAL Chemistry book. We are working to bring her math skills up to speed again and I don't want her sitting by, idly waiting. I thought a good book would lay the foundation for what is to come. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 http://www.amazon.com/Basher-Chemistry-Getting-Big-Reaction/dp/0753464136/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1280613693&sr=8-1 Probably too simple, but a nice introduction to the topics in a fun, gentle way. There's also a periodic table one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distancia Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 http://www.amazon.com/Basher-Chemistry-Getting-Big-Reaction/dp/0753464136/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1280613693&sr=8-1 Probably too simple, but a nice introduction to the topics in a fun, gentle way. There's also a periodic table one. That's exactly what I am looking for. If she goes through 3 or 4 of these over the course of a month, it will start to sink in. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I'd recommend the Cartoon Guide to Chemistry and/or the Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Chemistry. Other possibilities include Chemistry for Dummies and Homework Helpers: Chemistry. The Basher books are cute but they're a small format with lots of pictures and a very large font; they're designed more for 9-12 year olds. My DD8 likes to read Basher's Periodic Table because the characters remind her of Pokemon, but she hasn't actually learned much about chemistry because the little characters are so far removed from reality. Ditto with DS12, who read it a few years ago and thought it was cute at the time but he really didn't learn anything. He much preferred Theodore Gray's The Elements — he remembers tons from that book, which is very visual but also realistic. The Periodic Table of Videos is another good way to learn about the elements (and it's free). Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 (edited) If you are interested in some video teaching the Conceptual Chemistry website has online tutorials. Edited August 1, 2010 by elegantlion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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