Introduce young children to the scientific discipline of chemistry with this easily understood, colorful reader. Students learn that chemists are scientists who study what the world is made of and use chemistry to understand our world. The first chemists were the alchemists who tried to make new substances. Chemistry happens everywhere and is used every day by everyone. Examples are given. 24 pages; full-color illustrations and photographs. Reading Level 1-3, Interest Level 2-5. Includes a pronunciation guide for scientific terms.