Review of The Atom and the Molecule

[Soma Ezenwanne]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Atom and the Molecule" by J. Kendall Horton, Sr..]

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5 out of 5 stars

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As a branch of science, chemistry plays an important role in helping children understand how small things come together to make great things possible. In The Atom and the Molecule, written by J. Kendall Horton Sr., we get to meet two interesting characters, Mia and Andy, and understand the importance of their bond.

In the world of chemistry, we meet the character Mia, who is a molecule made up of two hydrogen atoms, and a very tiny and reserved oxygen atom named Andy. Mia is very lively and loves to bring joy to all the elements around her. As the story progresses, Mia and Andy one day find themselves floating in a solution, and this is their first time meeting. Mia was curious as to why Andy was so quiet. They get into a conversation where Andy gets to explain his importance and why he can bond with so many other atoms to create something meaningful. Mia asks that she join him in forming bonds. Readers are left to find out if Andy agrees to this and what the outcome of their bond will be.

The Atom and the Molecule stands out for its content and brevity. Thanks to the author for the effort in putting together this enlightening and engaging book. It discusses the topic of atomic and molecular bonding in a way that would be easy for children to understand. The colorful illustrations in the book are commendable and were helpful in understanding the book and keeping me engaged. There is a lot of educational value in this book. Young children could use this book as a starting point for understanding basic chemistry. They will be introduced to how atoms combine and interact and, most importantly, how these interactions can have a huge impact on the world around us.

I have no dislike for this book, and I will rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend this book to children aged seven and above as well as adults interested in learning basic chemistry. I encountered just one error while reading, which proves the book was professionally edited.

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[Kibet Hillary]

This is definitely an interesting approach to teach some processes in chemistry. I am wondering why Andy was so quite. I would definitely recommend this to those who are interested and also might consider reading the book. Thanks for the review, @Soma Ezenwanne.

[Kutloano Makhuvhela]

Ha-ha! This looks like a very fun book to read. I loved the personification of atoms and molecules. I think the author did a good job of writing this book. I also agree with you, it will help young children grasp easily these otherwise complext physics terms. Awesome review. Keep up the good work.

[Fatima Nafia Mahmood]

Colour me impressed. This book seems like an interesting approach to understanding chemistry for children and even adults alike. I will definitely try to check it

[Helen Waziri]

This sounds like such a charming and creative way to introduce chemistry to kids! I love how the author used characters like Mia and Andy to personify atoms and molecules because it’s a clever method to simplify a complex concept. The idea of turning molecular bonding into a story about friendship and connection feels both educational and heartwarming. It’s definitely a book I could see being used in classrooms or by parents who want to make science fun and relatable.