This book is intended for those who want to know everything about chemical elements - peculiar "bricks" from which our amazing world is built. Unusual stories of their discovery, distribution, properties and, of course, their practical application are presented here in the form of interesting capacious articles. Numerous illustrations and explanatory diagrams will make reading more fun. And a colorful poster with the periodic table of chemical elements and other useful information will not only help consolidate the knowledge gained, but will undoubtedly decorate your workplace. For secondary school age.