"Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Elemental Dragons" is a captivating fusion of science and fantasy, tailored perfectly for enthusiasts of both dragons and chemistry. Authored by Sybrine Durant and embellished with enchanting illustrations by Pranavva, this book delivers an innovative approach to acquainting readers with the elements of the periodic table.

Structured alphabetically, each element is introduced by a member of the Elemental Dragon Clan, whose tails are tipped with the respective metal. This clever personification adds a delightful charm to the learning experience, as readers are guided through the properties and magical powers associated with each element. From Antz's introduction of Antimony to Zora's elucidation on Zirconium, every page is brimming with intriguing facts and engaging narratives.

What sets this book apart is its seamless integration of science and fantasy. By attributing magical abilities to the dragons based on the properties of their associated metals, Durant and Pranavva create a whimsical yet educational atmosphere. The underlying theme, "No Metal, No Magic. . .and No Technology," underscores the importance of understanding the elements of the periodic table in both scientific and fantastical realms.

One of the highlights of the book is the inclusion of a magical elemental-themed periodic table. This visual aid not only reinforces the association between dragons and elements but also serves as a handy reference for readers to revisit and reinforce their knowledge.

"Magical Elements of the Periodic Table" is not just a book for children; it caters to tweens, teens, and anyone with a curiosity for science and a love for imaginative storytelling. By infusing the subject of chemistry with creativity and wonder, Durant and Pranavva have crafted a resource that transcends conventional educational materials.

In conclusion, this book is a delightful blend of education and entertainment, offering readers a unique and enjoyable journey through the periodic table. Whether you're a dragon lover, a science enthusiast, or simply someone seeking a fresh perspective on chemistry, "Magical Elements of the Periodic Table" promises to ignite your curiosity and leave you spellbound.

Chockful of interesting facts, and the jewel-colored illustrations just knocked my socks off!

"Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Elemental Dragons" is the latest techno-magical treatment of the principles associated with elements and the periodic table by Sybrina Durant, and it is amazing. I believe I loved this one even more than Book One! While it is chockful of interesting facts, the jewel-colored illustrations just about knocked my socks off! I would have loved to have this book when I was in elementary school.

Each page features information about a single element on the Periodic Table, selected to represent a letter of the alphabet, and many are the less well-known or more exotic ones. The facts about each element are detailed and interesting. One of the page highlights for me was the magical ability associated with the touch of each dragon’s element-tipped tail. The author used facts revealed about the element to come up with something creative for each one and I looked forward to seeing what it would be with each new letter of the alphabet.

With its colorful illustrations and fascinating supporting facts, I recommend this latest MAGICAL ELEMENTS OF THE PERIODIC TABLE book to upper-elementary and middle-grade readers interested in the sciences.

This unique alphabet book uses the Elemental Dragons to introduce readers to 26 elements in the periodic table. These 26 dragons each represent an element and have special powers based on the properties of those metals. Each layout contains useful scientifc information and tons of fun information. What a special and magical way to learn about the periodic table!

This fun picture book is loaded with information, way more than I imagined. The illustrations are colorful and engaging. The characters are full of charm and this book appears to be a great way to introduce the periodic table to young readers. My only criticism is that the print is indeed quite small and hard to read. I'd love to see the print enlarged, even if it meant loosing some of the content. Overall, I was happy with the quality of this book.

*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Love it! It's pretty and full of useful information presented in a fun and engaging way. I would have loved to have this (and the one with the Unicorns - which I got from Kindle Unlimited) when I was a kid. The illustrations are just gorgeous - and the "Did you know?" bits surprised me because I actually did not know some of them!

I was not good in science as a young girl, and become more interested as I aged. I do like dragons, but I don’t really see the connection, other than alphabetical, to the dragons and elements. The artwork is wonderful and I do like the printablea in the back. With that said, the writing was so small, even with my glasses and the information seems tedious and busy. I also appreciate the glossaries in the back and definitions for the harder words.
If I was standing in a bookstore, I would most definitely pick it up, but once I peruse through the pages, I would put it back because my brain can’t process all the information with itsy bitsy print.
I also think this book is designed for older kids

This is super cute AND could be infinitely helpful. If someone had given me a book that incorporated dragons with learning the periodic table of elements I might have done a lot better in science classes!!

Highly recommend this for anyone really. Even a high schooler trying to learn the table might find some acronyms, comparisons, etc here that help them remember what is where. Regardless of how you memorize things like common calculations, table elements, multiplication/division, conversion factors, etc. it can help you be quicker with answers and a better problem solver to know this information on a quick recall.

As someone who still can’t do 6x7 quickly (I have trouble memorizing number combinations ) I would encourage an device (like this super cute book) that helps kids not only learn but remember what they have learnt!

Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.

There is a lot to like in this charming, informative book that teaches science via these cute and colorful dragons.

The facts about the elements on the periodic table covered in this book are presented in short bits of wordage that’s easily understood, with an accompanying illustration that helps firm up that understanding. Sometimes a picture truly is worth a thousand words. 😊

Students can open this book to find all kinds of fascinating information like this about carbon: It’s considered the universe’s weirdest molecule because of their structure that resembles a soccer ball. What a perfect image, especially for people well acquainted with that sport. “And because carbon forms more compounds than any other element, it is sometimes called the ‘King of the elements.’”

Who wouldn’t want to be king?

Each dragon has a magical power based on the element they represent. Some can start fires and others, like Jazzy Jalin can paint pictures with her tail that is tipped in Neon.

Combining learning with dragons and magic is a perfect way to teach.

As with the previous offering to learn about scientific elements presented by the magical unicorns, I enjoyed reading this book a lot. What a perfect way to learn some science without having to read a heavy textbook. The hard sciences were never my thing when I was in high school or college – social sciences were of much more interest – but if I’d had a book like this, I might have been more receptive to the idea of learning about the periodic table.

This book is sure to appeal to kids today who may be as reluctant to dig into hard science as I was.

The illustrations are lovely and so perfect for the content of the narrative they’re paired with. This is truly a wonderful blending of science and art and a great way to teach young and old about these elements. Highly recommended for schools, as well as a resource to have at home.

Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically by the Elemental Dragons by Sybrina Durant was a lovely and whimsical read! I loved the artwork and the way it was written made learning about elements and learning about the facts engaging. The information was easy to understand and was well explained. I'm an adult who enjoyed reading this book, so I can just imagine what younger readers will think of it! I believe it is a gateway for younger readers to be interested in science and the elements (and beyond!). I honestly really wish I had something like this when I was younger. My opinion would have been the same - adorable illustrations with information that kept my attention. I recommend this book to all readers, but definitely the younger readers!

Sybrina Durant is at it again with a delightful way for ages eight and above to fall in love with chemistry. Magical Elements of the Periodic Table, presented by The Elemental Dragons, delivers the A to Z metals and their properties. Each dragon possesses a unique tail that represents the core of an element. The vivid illustrations are captivating, with fun ways of relating the uses for a given element and learning each hidden secret.

Science becomes a captivating story, a tale that will stay with you. The supplemental songs, games, and worksheets included in the book create the perfect learning environment. Sybrina has done something genuinely magical by taking the often daunting periodic table, a mere chart to memorize, and transforming it into a world of enchanting creatures. In this world, metals are not just elements. The innovative approach to learning chemistry will ignite your young person’s imagination.

Young readers and those who have found chemistry complex will delight in the journey of discovery. Magical Elements of the Periodic Table, The Elemental Dragons is the second book in the series and complements the first, Magical Elements of the Periodic Table, The Metal Horn Unicorns, beautifully. This book is an ideal gift for those looking for a fun way to learn about chemistry. Well done!

I recently finished Magical Elements, and while it shows promise with its intriguing premise and enchanting world of dragons, I found myself grappling with its execution. The narrative felt average, often leaving me confused and lost in its cluttered pages. While the bones of the story are strong, it needs further refinement and fewer picture styles to truly shine.

The intended audience, kids probably ages 8-10, might find themselves lost in the complexity rather than enchanted. However, I appreciate the opportunity to read this book for an honest review. With some revisions, it has the potential to captivate young readers and soar to greater heights and learn the elements on their page turning adventures.

*CONFESSION* I loved chemistry in high school so much that I began college majoring as a chemical engineer. I got over that by the end of my first semester once I was shown the amount of studying required to be successful in that program, so that part of my brain took a back seat while I turned to studying modern languages. Reading MAGICAL ELEMENTS OF THE PERIODIC TABLE...DRAGONS made my science-y self sit up, and that latent part of my brain popped right back to attention.

Sure, there are whimsy little dragons with cute little names and tails that do magical things. But the book is also loaded with scientific facts, fun facts, and of course, the elements of the periodic table and their symbols, atomic number, atomic mass, etc. To me, reading MAGICAL ELEMENTS felt very much like reading one of the beloved DK books where every page is packed with information and images and white space is minimal. That format encourages readers to return again and again. Brilliant tactic because each visit reinforces learning -- and likely reveals a new unnoticed tidbit of information.

I love that there are so many supplemental resources to enjoy in conjunction with the books (there's a unicorn version of this, too), so that the youngest readers are comfortable with science and how our world works well before they study it in school.

Other than a few typos (not surprising how much text there is), MAGICAL ELEMENTS is an absolutely perfect book to hand to your kids, including the older ones. No one is ever too old for a children's picture book, after all.

I absolutely loved the Unicorns as they taught the period table, and I didn’t think it could get better. Except, it has. Now we have DRAGONS! And we have been a little into dragons around here with the books we’ve been reading together for book club with my co-blogger. So, yes, count me in!

I dare you to pick your favorite Elemental Dragon. DARE you. You can’t. They are each beautifully drawn and creatively described to teach the element. The unicorns had elemental horns; in this book, the adorably amazing dragons have elemental-tipped tails.

Each page is about an element introduced beautifully by a dragon. Each page shares facts, uses, and fun magical uses of the metals. Is there a more fun way to learn?

Much like the first book with the unicorns, this book is filled with facts relayed in a fun way and on a level that any younger child could understand. I loved learning all of these facts and could have used a book like this while taking chemistry. Ok, it might be geared toward younger children, but the facts, the atomic structure, and the uses are information that anyone could put to use.

Like the Unicorn Elemental book, I read through this book with my sister, the teacher. She had the same feelings as she did with the unicorn book, that it was well laid out, easy to read, and could be understood by younger children.

The book is colorful and filled with fun images to make learning about the elements fun. Here are some of my favorite facts about the different elements:

Europium is used in Euro banknotes to make them harder to fake.

Only 4 women have discovered elements on the periodic table. Francium is one of those elements.

Indium is included in a list made by the US Government of the 35 most important minerals.

I have a hard time choosing between the two books as to which might be my favorite. I really don't think I can choose!

This book is one my great-nephew would love just for the dragons! Plus, he would learn a little bit about the elements, too. He may only be 5, but that is never too young to start learning!

We give this book 5 paws up and recommend it to any young budding scientist.

I liked the idea of this book, using dragons to introduce the periodic table would certainly draw a different audience towards the science, but the content on each page did not feel connected to the dragon theme. There was a good amount of interesting information, but it felt separate from the dragon section - which didn't really connect well with the science. I was expecting something more comic-book style with the dragons teaching about the elements instead of just being skinned to reflect each element. I did enjoy the range of information about each element - from atomic structure to everyday uses and some fun facts.

Thank you Netgalley for the advance reader copy of Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Elemental Dragons by Sybrina Durant in exchange for an honest review. This book was so cool! It combined science and dragons. It was very informative and beautifully drawn. I have already sent my sister a text about it for her kids and went to the website and got the poster.

Magical Elements of the Periodic Table is an engaging, whimsical, and beautifully illustrated introduction to some of the real-life elements from the periodic table written by Sybrina Durant. Released 9th March 2024, it's 44 pages and is available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook formats. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is currently included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free. The first book in the series, The Metal Horn Unicorns (same idea, with unicorns presenting the metallic elements), is also currently available on KU.

Each of the pages has info about the conductibility, ductility, physical properties, weight, name, number, and other "real life" physical info for the included elements as well as "magical" dragon info about their special powers and abilities (which are cleverly related to their element's actual physical properties). All the pages are colorfully illustrated in cartoon style, and for clever producers out there, talks should get underway for the unicorns and dragons to make their debuts on cartoon Saturdays (is that still a thing?).

This would make an excellent tie-in for classroom units on physical chemistry, nature science, etc. The target audience is 9-12 years, but all ages will enjoy the cute illustrations and creativity. It would make an excellent choice for public and school library acquisition, home use, and gift giving. The author has included an info/reference online page for background and further reading.

Five stars. Very fun.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

Wow this book is fantastic! Amazing colors and drawings that have each dragon as a magical element on the periodic table. This would be a great way for kids to learn the tables as well as the dragons. There is such an abundance of information in this book that for some it might be overwhelming. However for many that love these types of books it would be fantastic.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC.

I love this book. It sometimes can be hard for children to learn about science concepts because they find them boring. This book turns learning about the elements into a fun game about learning about dragons. It also has colorful and cute illustrations of the dragons to make it more appealing. I wish I had these kinds of books growing up because it would have been easier learning since I have ADHD and have difficulty caring about learning if it's not interesting to me. The only complaint is that the book only goes over a few elements since they go through the alphabets. I hope they make more books like this.

Oof.

I <i>really</i> wanted to like <i>Magic Elements of the Periodic Table</i> with its dragon presentation theme, but my stars, this is probably one of the best examples of wasted potential I have ever seen.

The substantive idea and wealth of knowledge behind the premise of the book is exceptional and exciting. I was truly looking forward to reading my way through this book. And there’s so much merit to any opportunity to engage young students in this sort of scientific learning.

To give credit, the illustrations are great. I loved the colors and the designs of the dragons. In addition, the knowledge and educational substance of the book was also fantastic. Where this book seriously lacks is in its design layout and presentation.

I work in education and I can say with a fair amount of confidence that most kids aren’t going to fall in love with this book. It’s clunky, the clutter of oddly placed illustrations don’t encourage keeping a kid’s attention. The organization and wordiness of the knowledge being presented is going to bore the heck out of these kids and when they’re old enough for it not to, the cheesiness of the artwork is more like to have them leaving it on the shelf than returning to it.

This book needs some serious edits. I think there’s so much potential here, but it needs to be parsed down a bit and the layout/organization of literally <i>everything</i> needs to be reworked. And believe me, I genuinely believe this is a book worth reworking. I’d hate for all that potential to never be achieved.

This book is beautifully designed and illustrated, and it is full of interesting facts, but I am a little confused as to who the target audience is. It's a bit too wordy for early elementary, and the tone seems a bit off for mid grade. There are also allusions to a larger world already created?
I did some research on the author's webpage, which unfortunately is not optimized for mobile, and is just generally a bit disorganized. So I can't tell if this is meant to be a companion novel or to stand alone. (Unfortunately, it doesn't.)

Still, the illustrations are just lovely and I was enchanted by the concept of a dragon based periodic table picture book.