The Wonder Book of Chemistry (Yesterday's Classics) - Jean Henri Fabre

Starting with a mixture of iron filings and sulphur, Uncle Paul awakens in his young nephews an eagerness to learn more about the properties of the elements. Through a series of carefully-devised experiments and conversations about the experiments, he leads the boys to an understanding of some of the basic principles of chemistry. Excellent as a follow-on to The Story Book of Science and The Secret of Everyday Things by the same author. Suitable for ages 11 and up.