"Everything physical is made up of the elements and the infinite variety of molecules they form when they combine with each other. In [this book], Gray takes the next step in the grand story that began with the periodic table in his best-selling book The Elements ... Here, he explores ... the most interesting, essential, useful, and beautiful of the millions of chemical structures that make up every material in the world"--Amazon.com.

Provides an illustrated exploration at how molecules come together in the reactions that shape the world.

"Molecules may be minuscule, but life wouldn't exist without them! This approachable look at an important chemistry topic takes young scientists on a tour of the world at the atomic level. They'll learn how atoms combine to form molecules and about some familiar and vital molecules, such as carbon dioxide. Thought-provoking fact boxes offer even more interesting information, while useful diagrams help learners visualize the amazing processes of nature"--...

Examines the elements that make up the physical world and the properties and behavior of different kinds of matter.