Explaining chemistry in an informal, fun and informative way, this book offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such as the periodic table, atom structure and radiation. It describes the chemistry of everyday life - from the chemical processes that break down food while eating to the atmosphere.

Alex Frith has been writing Usborne books since 2005. His diverse output covers such titles as 'See inside Your Head', 'Stories of Thor' and 'Politics for Beginners'. He has spoken at multiple festivals about his book '100 Things to Know About Space'. Alex can be found in London.