Carbon Chemistry 2nd edition

Carbon Chemistry is an introduction to organic chemistry for ages 10-15. It is intended as a follow-up to The Elements by the same author but can be used independently if the student has some basic knowledge about atoms molecules and the Periodic Table. The first section is a student booklet of nine chapters covering topics such as the structure of a carbon atom hydrocarbons alkanes alkenes alkynes functional groups soaps plastics rubber nylon carbon dioxide and monoxide calcium carbonate and limestone the carbon cycle radioactive carbon (carbon-14) and quarks. Despite the heavy nature of the topics the text is light easy-to-read and even humorous in many places. There are review questions at the end of each chapter plus some review word puzzles. The second half of the book is a teachers guide that provides additional activities including games songs recipes lab experiments skits crafts and even a dance.