Each title in the accessible Essential Chemistry set expands the coverage of a fundamental aspect of chemistry through concrete, real-life examples that fully illustrate the practical importance of the featured topic. These full-color titles are engaging as well as informative, and are enhanced by sidebars, a glossary, references, suggestions for further reading, Web sites, and an appendix that includes a two-page, full-color periodic table. This new set provides the essential content required by the science curriculum.