Elements of Faith, Hydrogen to Tin, is Volume One of a wonderfully unique series designed to introduce your child to the elements of the Periodic Table. How much your child will actually retain long-term is questionable, but Hydrogen to Tin has certainly taken what is often a dry, dull topic and infused it with as much vitality as we have ever seen. The facts supplied for each element are simply fascinating including in many cases how it was discovered, how it is being used today, and even where the name for the element originated. The author Richard Duncan, an engineer with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, also includes a short discussion of each element's importance in the history of science and a quick quiz to see how much information you've retained. Plus there are simple chemistry experiments scattered throughout this book.  

In addition there is yet another distinction that sets Hydrogen to Tin apart from other chemistry books.  Because a study of elements naturally lends itself to an awe of God's creation, Duncan has also woven into each element's summary relevant spiritual applications. So Hydrogen to Tin also doubles as a devotional guide ideally done as a family, but it can be used for individual study.  

Hydrogen to Tin also includes a glossary and the answers to quizzes. Written for ages 12 and older, but if you use it as a family devotional you will discover that much younger children will find the material equally intriguing.

It's easy to see the wonder of God's creation all around us – but to truly appreciate the incredible design, organization, and creativeness of the Creator, you have to delve into the elements that make up our world.

The study of the periodic table of elements, reveals that these atomic microscopic building blocks are more than just scientific odds and ends. Each and every one is an opportunity to celebrate the power, wisdom, order, and ingenuity of our Creator!

Discover:

The connection between helium and the sun

The biblical gems that represent wisdom, the kingdom, and God's presence

Which element is named after the Devil

How sodium (in salt) reflects an important message of preservation

Why silver can be called the “element of redemption”

The element with two names – one name from a Greek myth and the other from a famous explorer – discovered in ore from Connecticut

Elements of Faith, Vol. 1 examines the first 50 elements of the Periodic Table and finds meaningful insights and spiritual applications in each of them. A look at the elements can teach many lessons, from the awesomeness of God's creation to the dedication of many God-fearing scientists who have been so influential in the history of science. Add activities, quizzes, and a treasure trove of helpful information, and you have a one-of-a-kind resource every student needs!

The periodic table presented as never before! Richard D. Duncan is a professional engineer with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati (1981). He has spent most of his career in the fields of water treatment and environmental engineering. Richard and his wife Carolyn live in southern Ohio, where they are active members of Christ's Community Church in Portsmouth.

Chapters included are:

Hydrogen
Helium
Lithium
Beryllium
Boron
Carbon
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Fluorine
Neon
Sodium
Magnesium
Aluminum
Silicon
Phosphorus
Sulfur
Chlorine
Argon
Potassium
Calcium
Scandium
Titanium
Vanadium
Chromium
Manganese
Iron
Cobalt
Nickel
Copper
Zinc
Gallium
Germanium
Arsenic
Selenium
Bromine
Krypton
Rubidium
Strontium
Yttrium
Zirconium
Niobium
Molybdenum
Technetium
Ruthenium
Rhodium
Palladium
Silver
Cadmium
Indium
Tin
Elements in Action
The Electrolysis of Water
Displacement of Helium
Using Borax to Make Slime
Generating Carbon Dioxide
Fluoride Protection
Generation of Chlorine Gas by Electrolysis
Study of Calcium and Collagen in Bones
Finding Iron Particles in Your Nutritious Breakfast Cereal
Electroplating a Quarter with a Thin Layer of Copper
Study a “Hygroscopic” Zirconium Compound
Quick Quiz Answers
Glossary
Index
Elements of Faith: Periodic Table
Selected Bibliography