This is a great place for searching for scientific articles. Narrow the search to Full Text to make sure you can read the entire article, and then use the limiting options on the left side to narrow results down to the past 5 years or less.
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Chemistry books are located in the 540 section of the library stacks. For specific elements, check the 546's!
The elements : what you really want to know by
Discusses the history of the periodic table of the elements, includes biographies of major figures in the field of chemistry, and provides information on each element.
A guide to the elements by
Presents the basic concepts of chemistry and explains complex theories before offering a separate article on each of the building blocks that make up the universe, and discusses the most recent element discovered.
The periodic table: elements with style! by
Combines science and art to create a simple way for students to learn the periodic table.
Periodic Tales by
Examines the periodic table and the chemical elements it encompasses through history, literature, science, and art from antiquity to the early twenty-first century and discusses true stories and facts about the building blocks of the universe.
iTunes has several great apps about The Elements, here are a few to look for:
The Elements (available on the school iPads)
NOVA Elements from PBS (available on the school iPads)
