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by Irene P. Reisinger (Author), Sara K. White (Illustrator)
The Happy Atom Story takes the principles of basic chemistry and weaves them into a fantasy tale that makes chemistry easy to understand and remember. The story was written for and loved by middle school students in the classroom. It is intended to be read before taking any level chemistry course to provide a solid understanding of basic chemistry as a foundation to succeed. Enjoy reading about Guy's adventures learning chemistry in Periodic Table Land. Encounter Professor Terry and her magical Periodic Table, and through the mirrored tunnel slide into Periodic Table Land. Meet the elements, the silly electrons, the proper protons and the dear little atoms who will share their knowledge of chemistry with you. Learn with Guy to interpret the Periodic Table. Discover with Guy what makes the atoms of the elements so different. In the process come to understand the most fundamental principles so necessary to build a foundation for understanding chemistry. Read, enjoy and learn.
Author Biography
Irene P. Reisinger has 26 years of teaching experience, nineteen spent teaching basic chemistry in a middle school. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Fordham University receiving the university's gold medal for the graduate with the highest honors in Chemistry. She received her Master's in Science Education from New York University while working as a chemist on a medical research team at NYU Medical Center. Mrs. Reisinger possesses a rare combination of talent: a comprehensive knowledge of chemistry, a deep understanding of the middle school student, and the imagination needed to change solid basic chemistry into a fantasy tale. She created The Happy Atom Story one day when her students were not getting the lesson taught traditionally. The story was widely recognized at her middle school for its success in helping students learn chemistry. Her colleagues, especially the special education teachers, urged her to publish her story. In retirement she found the time.
