Chemistry of Living Things

Join Atom and Molecule as they journey across the oceans, forests, and skies to learn about how chemistry keeps living organisms alive and functioning. Readers will be introduced to biomolecules and the elements that make up living things. They'll meet colorful carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen atoms and observe how their bonds help support life. Student will also read about nucleic acids, DNA, genes, carbohydrates, and lipids. The graphic novel format helps entertain readers as they learn about the basics of the chemistry of living things. For more information about the reactive world of chemistry, check out other titles in the Building Blocks of Chemistry series!